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.
One Tree: Over 92 Nutrients and 46 Natural Antioxidants
Said to treat more than 300 types of disease, moringa oleifera is a healing tree offering more than 92 nutrients and 46 antioxidants to boost health.
FDA Launching Overhaul of Food Safety Regulations to Help Prevent Food Poisoning Outbreaks
The FDA is making the most dramatic changes to its food safety regulations in more than a century in an effort to stave off outbreaks of food poisoning.
5 Benefits of Reducing Meat Consumption
From helping the planet and animals to boosting your health, here are 5 potential benefits of going meat-free.
Broccoli Sprouts Have 50 Times the Anti-Cancer Properties of Broccoli
Broccoli is an established anti-cancer superfood, but researchers found that broccoli sprouts offers up to 50x the cancer protection as full grown broccoli.
Natural Sweetener Stevia May Reverse and Prevent Diabetes
Stevia is a favorable alternative to sugar for many health-conscious individuals, but new research has indicated that it may also help to prevent and reverse diabetes. Examining the effects…
Kitchari: Discover an Ancient Ayurvedic Meal Used for Healing
Kitchari is a recipe still used by India’s centuries-old Ayurveda medicine to balance the body and boost digestive health (and subsequently overall health).