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.
Scientists Find This Key Factor May Contribute to Overeating
Scientists believe that eating and looking for food when you are not even hungry could be the result of a hormone deficiency in the brain.
4 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea
The health benefits of rooibos tea are no joke, as this heart-protecting tea is chock-full of anti-cancer antioxidants and health-boosting minerals.
Fast Food Giants Losing Cash Desperately Try to Convince You They’re ‘Natural’
As fast food juggernauts like McDonald’s and Burger King fail, they must convince consumers into thinking they are turning ‘natural’.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Vitamin C – It has Saved Lives
Heavy doses of vitamin C have helped countless individuals solve their health issues, and have even rescued many from the brink of death.
General Mills Forced to Remove Artificial Chemicals Amid Failing Sales
Food giant General Mills is being forced to make many product shifts in order to please the health-conscious wave riding over nearly every major food maker.
5 Nutritional Reasons People Keep Eating Meat
Meat gets a bad rap when it comes to health and diet, but it is not all bad. Here are 5 nutritional reasons people choose to eat meat.