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.
Health Alert: 32% of Organic Produce Contains Rocket Fuel Chemical
It is common knowledge that conventional produce contains a whole list of questionable chemicals and harmful pesticides. Linked to birth defects and lower IQ in children, conventional pesticides are…
Broccoli, Banana Plantain Fibers Found to Restore Gut Health, Treat Crohn’s Disease
Research has found that plant fibers from broccoli and banana plantains can restore gut health and help treat numerous ailments like Crohn’s Disease.
Olive Oil Could Help Fight Breast Cancer Naturally
Prized for its culinary and medicinal uses, olive oil is the center of much health research – the oil has even been shown to fight breast cancer naturally.
Chipotle Announces Food Safety DNA Testing to Prevent Outbreaks
Chipotle shut down all of its restaurants for a few hours on Monday to talk to its employees via a broadcast about how it is revamping its food safety.
Foods for Beautiful Skin – Fruits and Veggies Make You Beautiful, Really
If you were to get your perception of beauty from television or magazine covers, not only would you be met with an overwhelming feeling that you weren’t slim, attractive, or…
Monsanto’s GMO Soy Found in Baby Formula in Portland, Oregon
Genetic testing has confirmed the presence of genetically modified soy created by Monsanto for heavy pesticide exposure in infant formula sold in Oregon.