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.
Organic Food Has Lower Pesticide Residues, Study Affirms
A recent study confirms that eating organic food is a smart way to reduce your pesticide exposure when compared with traditionally grown produce.
Vitamin B17: Able to Treat and Prevent Cancer, or Pure Poison?
There is a lot of controversy surrounding vitamin B17 and it’s toxicity. Is it a poisonous substance similar to cyanide, or is it able to treat cancer?
Turmeric Shown to Heal Rash-Skin Disease Lichen Planus
Research found that turmeric could be an effective treatment for a relatively common rash-skin disease known as lichen planus, which much of the body.
Could Turmeric be a Solid Natural Solution for Alzheimer’s?
Studies show that curcumin, the main active component of turmeric, reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s and age-related dementia. Eating curry is good for you!
A Third of Fast-Food Packaging Contains Dangerous Chemicals
Researchers tested 400 fast-food packages from 27 food chains in the US and found that more than a third of them contained fluoronated chemicals, of PFASs.
Chick-Fil-A Plans to Remove Dyes, High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Following consumer outrage, Chick-fil-A has decided to remove high fructose corn syrup from their buns and artificial dyes from their sauces and dressings.