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.
High Protein Vegetarian Diet – Eat These 5 Foods
Protein is, in fact, a matter of amino acids, and it abounds in the plant kingdom. The trick is in knowing where to find it, knowledge that is especially needed…
Turmeric Shown to Heal Rash-Skin Disease Lichen Planus
Research found that turmeric could be an effective treatment for a relatively common rash-skin disease known as lichen planus, which much of the body.
4 Health-Protective Qualities of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a health-boosting, super-antioxidant found in grapes and several other natural food sources. Here are 4 beneficial qualities of resveratrol.
Black Plum Leaf Found to Harness Radioprotective Properties
A recent study found that the survival rate of mice exposed to radiation was dramatically increased when they received black plum leaf extract.
Green Tea Shown to Protect Against Digestive Cancer
Green tea may offer the solution (or at least part of a solution) in the prevention of digestive cancers, according to another study out of China..
Not Eating this Green Superfood? You’re Crazy
Are you eating avocados every day? If not, you should be! From weight loss to lowering blood pressure, here are 5 reasons to always eat avocados.