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.
This Food Works as Well as Statins to Lower Cholesterol
Is it possible that the common tomato can do as good a job at lowering cholesterol as statin drugs for only a fraction of the cost and without side effects?…
Study: Grape-Eaters are Especially Healthy, Make Healthier Choices Overall
A study has found that grape-eaters are especially healthy, taking in more health-boosting fruit, vegetables, vitamins, and minerals than non-grape eaters.
Busting 6 Food Myths to Save Your Health and Your Wallet
Here are 6 widely accepted food myths that, when busted, will help you not only save your health, but also your wallet.
Amazing Bee Products that Cure and Protect
There are those who swear by its rejuvenating and energizing benefits. And there are others who dismiss those claims while mentioning allergic reaction dangers. This area of controversy involves super…
Toxic Glyphosate in Monsanto’s RoundUp Contaminating UK Cereal Bars, Breads
An investigation found that 2 top cereal and bread brands in the UK are contaminated with toxic glyphosate, which is cause for concern for many reasons.
Report Finds ‘Natural’ Cereal Products Loaded with GMOs, Pesticides
Many of these products may even include the “Non-GMO” label, but a shocking new report by the Cornucopia Institute has found that not only do supposedly ‘natural’ cereal products contain…