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.
How This Loophole Allows Food Companies to Police Themselves
A decades-old loophole is allowing food companies to deem various food additives safe even though they may not be. And the FDA is allowing it.
Natural Cancer-Fighting Spice Reduces Tumors in 81% of Cases in Study
Used in the ancient Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, curcumin is a naturally powerful anticancer compound that has been found to decrease brain tumor size in animals by 81…
McDonald’s Kicked Out of Cleveland Clinic Cafeteria
Cleveland Clinic in Ohio has finally kicked out McDonald’s as fast food may just not be the best choice for the sick (or anyone, really).
Garlic ‘Could Beat Leading Big Pharma Drugs’
An important recent study has revealed that garlic is nearly as effective as the “blockbuster” beta-blocker atenolol – but without the nasty side effects.
Benefits of Apples Help Ward Off Asthma and Hiccups
Everyone knows the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, and it really couldn’t be more true. Apples, like many other raw fruit, are compromised of so many…
Another Study Confirms (Dark) Chocolate can Promote Weight Loss
Yet another study has found that eating chocolate (preferably dark chocolate) does not make you fat – it actually promotes weight loss.