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.
Factory Farms: Bad for Farm Animals and Human Consumers
Unlike organic livestock conditions, factory farms offer concentration camp-like conditions that breed sick animals not fit for consumption.
Chamomile: A Natural Cancer Fighter and Sleep Promoter
It’s true that the chamomile plant is great for promoting relaxation and deep sleep, but it’s also useful in fighting anxiety, depression, and even cancer.
4 Common Dangers Lurking in Your ‘Health’ Supplements
As major corporations enter the health supplement market, they cut costs and utilize dangers chemicals in phony health supplements that endanger consumers.
Camu Camu Benefits: The Fruit with 30x More Vitamin C than an Orange
In the world of natural health, we often hear of exotic fruits that promise to be the next “big thing”, the next superfood. Camu camu is one of these fruits…
Fraudulent Seafood | Are You Really Getting What You Think You Are?
Government inspections find an average of 37% of seafood fraudulently identified. The most common mis-labelings are for red snapper, cod, wild salmon and grouper. Most fish purchased in the US…
Kraft to Remove Artificial Colors from Macaroni & Cheese Products
Kraft of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese announced it will be removing the questionable artificial color ingredients within some of their products.