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.
Study: Eating Too Much Fried Food May Shorten Your Lifespan
A study shows that consumption of fried foods increases the risk of early death from all causes and the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Coca Cola and Pepsi Battle Over San Francisco University ‘Pouring Rights’
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Co. are battling to have their beverage lines sold at San Francisco State University. Will either soda giant make it in?
Will UK Backlash Ban Artificial Colors in Children’s Medicines?
Due to health concerns, people in the U.K. are campaigning to remove artificial colors from children’s medicines. Of course Big Pharma is against it.
Halt Diabetes with These 8 Natural Foods
Various food compounds have been found to reverse the slide into diabetes. Here are 8 of the best foods for diabetics – they are naturally awesome.
Are You Eating U.S. Cloned Meat That may Soon be Banned in Europe?
Members of the European Parliament are pushing hard for a ban on cloning animals for use in food, while the U.S. has embraced such questionable food.
10 More Health Benefits of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
Part 1 of this article covered 10 health benefits of black seed. Well, here are 10 more awesome benefits, from asthma relief to reducing blood pressure.