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.
This Nationwide Fix Could Save 200,000 Lives Over 15 Years
A new study shows that if the government made fruits and veggies more affordable, it would drastically cut heart-related deaths in the U.S.
Top Scientist Who Exposed GMO Now Silenced by Biotech
“If I had the choice, I certainly wouldn’t eat it,” said scientist Arpad Pustazai in an interview conducted after his study of GMOs. But he was silenced.
6 Foods Your “Second Brain” (Your Gut) Absolutely Loves
Intestinal flora, or friendly gut bacteria, influences our mental acuity and health profoundly. Here are 6 foods to help support gut health.
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? The Deadly Risks of Artificial Colors
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? Artificial colors have been linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and even cancer – so beware.
U.S. FDA FINALLY Shamed into Testing for Monsanto’s Glyphosate Herbicide in Food
Following glaring reports and consumer worry, it appears that the U.S. FDA will being testing food for levels of the toxic herbicide chemical, glyphosate.
3 of the Most Potent Healing Foods
We know foods have the potential to be healing. What you eat can either harm your health or make it better. And nowhere is that more true than with medicinal…