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.
Study: Eating Berries can Slash Heart Attack Risk Significantly
One study from Harvard School of Public Health indicates strawberries and blueberries are able to slash the risk of a heart attack in women by 1/3.
Oregano Oil Could Help People Recover from Contagious Norovirus
A new study indicates oregano oil could hold the key to fighting norovirus—a contagious illness which was eradicated from hundreds on a Caribbean cruise.
Mung Bean Sprouts can Drastically Reduce Cancerous Tumors
Sprouts have been heralded for their incredible nutrition and medicinal benefits. Mung bean sprouts are just one sprout that can inhibit cancer cell growth.
BIG News! Senate Refuses DARK Act, Protects Americans’ Right to Know
The Senate just made the right decision in voting AGAINST a food bill that would effectively ruin GMO labeling across the country and keep Americans in the dark about what…
The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity due to the dangers of sugar, but they fought back, and tricked much of the population.
If You Want to Get Pregnant, Avoid Soda, New Study Says
A new study has found that soda, especially diet soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners, decrease fertility in women.