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.
Huge Win: Mainstream GMO-Free Baby Formula is Coming!
Similac’s announcement to provide a non-GMO baby formula is a huge victory for our food supply, and for our smallest members of society.
Carrots, Beta-Carotene Found to Reduce Heart Attack Risk, Boost Heart Health
Several epidemiological studies have linked beta-carotene levels with reduced heart attack and heart disease risk. It’s time to eat more carrots.
4 Medicinal Uses of Peppermint
While there are truly many uses of peppermint as a healer, here is a focus on just a few of the more established healing properties of the mint.
Genetically Engineered Rice Pushed Through by Bill Gates & Monsanto
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has approved $20 million in new monies toward the development of “golden rice” — an untested, highly controversial GE (genetically engineered) crop that threatens…
ConAgra to Label All Products with Genetically Modified Ingredients
ConAgra has joined other food companies in labeling its products containing GM ingredients, sparked by Vermont’s mandatory labeling.
Health Benefits of Pumpkins – Weight Loss, Healthy Vision, and More
It’s November, which means pumpkin-flavored everything. That may not be a bad thing, though, since pumpkins are full of beneficial nutrients like vitamin A, C, E, and B, as well…