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.
10 Reasons to Ignore Mainstream Medicine’s “Conventional Wisdom” on Salt
Do you still think salt consumption causes high blood pressure and heart attacks? The taboo on salt has been challenged – here is the truth about salt.
Report: Chance of Obesity, Diabetes Rises When McDonald’s Is Nearby
A report indicates that obesity and diabetes rates are most likely to increase when fast food chains are close by. The closer you are, the higher the risk.
Avocados: The Health Benefits and Grow-ability
Are you aware of the health benefits of avocados? Here is why you should absolutely be eating avocados if you aren’t already.
Longevity Secrets: 6 Reasons Okinawans Live to Be Older than 100
People from a small island off the coast of Japan, Okinawa, have figured out a secret recipe for living to be more than 100 years old. Here are some tips.
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.
Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Franchises
A number of Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota have been linked by health officials to a recent outbreak of salmonella.