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.
4 Ancient Superfoods and their Timeless Benefits
Though the term “super food” has only been in circulation in recent years, the idea of super-nutritious and life giving foods have been around since the beginning of time. As…
Stop the Antibiotics on Animals – Petition to McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC
Overuse of antibiotics in meat-source animals for fast food restaurants (McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC, Subway, etc.) causes resistant diseases.
How Eating Certain Beans Cuts the Risk of These 5 Cancers
In a study using data from 41 countries, researchers found that eating beans reduced incidence of death from breast, prostate, and colon cancer.
Fast Food Giants Losing Cash Desperately Try to Convince You They’re ‘Natural’
As fast food juggernauts like McDonald’s and Burger King fail, they must convince consumers into thinking they are turning ‘natural’.
5 Foods to Improve Skin, Hair, and Nail Health
Multiple studies have confirmed the fact that eating healthy improves looks even more than makeup and cosmetic surgery. Instead of spending thousands on designer makeup or invasive surgeries, try this…
Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Franchises
A number of Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota have been linked by health officials to a recent outbreak of salmonella.