Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
Eating This Food Daily Linked to 20% Cut in Health-Related Deaths
A recent study has found that consuming more nuts was associated with decreased overall and cardiovascular disease mortality – associated with death rates cut by as much as a fifth.
Supplementary Calcium, Not Dietary, Linked to Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are considered by many to be one of the most painful health conditions you may ever experience. Conventional medical protocol for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis typically…
Reducing Stroke Risk One Coffee Cup at a Time
According to a study out of Japan, drinking coffee could be one of many preventative methods for reducing stroke risk. This is also true for tea.
Most Top Retailers Sell Food Produced with Bee-Killing Pesticides
U.S. food retailers aren’t doing a good job of keeping up with Americans’ increasing demand for organic food and elimination of pesticides in crops.
The 15 Cleanest and 12 Most Pesticide-Laden Produce of 2014
The Environmental Working Group has released its 2014 test results of the 12 most pesticide-laden fruit and vegetables, along with the 15 cleanest produce.
Magnesium and Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know
Does magnesium lower blood pressure, or should you not worry about it? Here is what the research says about magnesium and blood pressure.