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.
Glyphosate Herbicide Found in Popular Breakfast Foods Yet Again
Recent tests conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found levels of glyphosate in oat products exceeding the group’s safety limit.
12 Reasons to Drink Kefir – A Top Probiotic-Rich Drink
From helping to boost total immunity to detoxing the body, here are 12 reasons why probiotic-rich, fermented kefir may be right for you.
Study: GMO Soy Accumulates Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde
Researchers found that genetically modifying soy sparks the production of carcinogenic formaldehyde while disrupting the plant’s ability to control stress.
Yes – Animals Suffer from Genetically Modified Foods, Says Primatologist Jane Goodall
Primatologist Jane Goddall is confronting the National Press with her insights into genetically modified food and its negative effects on animal health.
How Any New Mom can Lower Her Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke in women, and the longer a woman breastfeeds, the greater protection she has.
Officials Declare ‘Eating Healthy’ a Mental Disorder
Experts are claiming that our desire and demand for nutrient-dense, healthful food is a mental disorder that must be treated. Healthy eating is toxic.