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 Solid Way to Boost Your Protein Intake as a Vegetarian
Are you a vegetarian searching for protein? Here is how vegetarians and vegans can maintain a high level of protein intake with plant based foods.
Multiple Studies Showcase Green Tea’s Ability to Combat Ovarian Cancer
Is there really anything green tea can’t do? It’s rich in catechins, or healthful flavonoids, and these compounds have truly amazing benefits. From weight loss to brain protection and disease…
We Should All be Protecting Our Deep Sea Medicine: Spirulina
Spirulina is one of the most important natural medicines we have on this planet, and due to destruction of our oceans, it is being depleted.
Kroger Supermarket in Ohio Gives Free Fruit to Kids
A supermarket in Greenville, Ohio, gives free fruit to kids, and the community response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Apples: Yet Another “Perfect” Food?
Apples contain numerous beneficial compounds that protect against illness and disease. The fruit is one of many must-have superfoods.
Yummy! Weekly Chocolate Snack Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation
Eating milk chocolate significantly reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation, a serious heart condition, in people who ate it a few times a week for a study.