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 Junk Food Could Weaken Bones, Lead to Osteoporosis
Did you know junk food with excess sugar and fat could weaken the bones and lead to osteoporosis by blocking calcium absorption.
Ginger: A Prostate Cancer Treatment from the Kitchen Spice Rack
Research shows that a food as simple as ginger could be the answer to preventing and even treating prostate cancer without any toxic side-effects.
Meet The Industry Behind This Staple ‘Health’ Food Fighting GMO Labeling
The sugar beet industry of Idaho is trying to pass a bill prohibiting the mandatory labeling of food products made with genetically modified ingredients.
Estrogen, Mimicked in Many Plastics, Linked to High Blood Pressure
While recent studies have shown long-term exposure to estrogen can be a danger to women – overturning physicians’ long-held beliefs that the hormone was good for their patients’ hearts –…
12 Easy Ways to Eat Awesome Organic Food While Saving Money
Do you NOT buy organic food because it costs too much? Fear not – here are 12 ways to make shopping for organic food more affordable.
9 Sneaky Additives to Avoid at Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Be sure to steer clear of these 9 sneaky, health-harming food additives when you are getting ready to prepare your Thanksgiving spread.