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.
7 Health Benefits of the Root Vegetable, Jicama
Jicama, or Mexican yam, is a sweet-tasting and crunchy food similar to a sweet potato which offers numerous health benefits. Here are 7 benefits of jicama.
How to Buy Organic Food for Cheap at The Grocery Store
The truth is, a lot of organic food IS expensive, but here’s my biggest tip to buy organic food for cheap at the grocery store.
Former Employees Speak of Unsanitary Conditions from Deadly Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak
Former employees of Blue Bell Ice Cream speak out about the unsanitary conditions that led to a deadly listeria outbreak and massive ice cream recall.
5 Tips to ‘Trick Yourself’ into Eating Less and Eating Healthier
It can be hard to control your food portion sizes, but there are solutions. Here are 5 tips to eat less (but enough) and healthy at the same time.
How to Know if Your Food is Conventional, Organic, or Genetically Modified
These days genetic modification of the food supply is rather prevalent. With genetic modification being linked to sterility and infant mortality, it is something that should be avoided at all…
Why You Should Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Chemicals
While everyone wants to count calories to lose weight, too many individuals overlook an important aspect to keeping fit and vital – toxic chemical overload.