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.
Ginger: Truly Among the Great Medicines of the World
An amazing beneficial herb, ginger root is not only good for cooking, it has been used for centuries as a powerful medicinal spice. Here are some benefits.
Black Elderberry: Natural Cold and Flu Treatment
Rich in antioxidants like quercetin, black elderberry is another natural cold and flu treatment you can add to your list of natural solutions.
Turmeric Shown to Save Your Brain from Toxic Fluoride
A recent study proves that a compound in the spice turmeric can prevent and even reverse damage from exposure to toxic fluoride.
Broccoli Sprouts Have 50 Times the Anti-Cancer Properties of Broccoli
Broccoli is an established anti-cancer superfood, but researchers found that broccoli sprouts offers up to 50x the cancer protection as full grown broccoli.
What’s in Your Milk? 20+ Painkillers, Antibiotics, and More
Scientists analyzed 20 samples of milk—cow’s, goat’s, and human—bought in Spain and Morocco, and found a chemical cocktail of ingredients added to the animal’s diet prior to milking or contamination…
EWG Report Shows Unsafe Levels of Glyphosate Herbicide in Oat Products
The Environmental Working Group has released a report showing that dozens of oat products contain unsafe levels of the weedkilling chemical glyphosate.