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.
Big Blow to Biotech: German Super Market Giants Force Return to GMO-Free Poultry
Germany’s top supermarkets are delivering a big blow to biotech. The German poultry industry will now be forced to once again use non-GMO feed.
Health Benefits of Pecans – Over 7 Reasons to Enjoy Pecans
One of the most popular tree nuts, pecans have many benefits to offer. Health benefits of pecans include reducing heart disease risk to preventing cancer.
Red Meat Found to ‘Increase Risk of Bowel Cancer’
A new study from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund has found that cutting back on red meat consumption could help prevent 6,000…
Revealing Graphic Shows What Happens When You Drink a Coca Cola
The following graphic provides shows how drinking a Coca Cola can have adverse effects on your health, starting with 10 minutes and ending with 60 minutes.
One of America’s Most Popular Rice Brands is Full of Toxic Chemicals: FDA Recall
Uncle Ben’s rice has been found to be full of toxic constituents that cause headaches, nausea, and more. The FDA has issued a recall due to toxicity.
Why Butter Isn’t All that Bad
Is butter bad for you, or might this vilified food actually have some value? Here is why butter is better than margarine and may actually boost health.