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.
Lemon Balm Medicinal Uses: Grow Your Own Medicine
An easy to grow and wonderful smelling plant, lemon balm has many healing applications and medicinal uses. Here are the benefits of lemon balm.
Study Reveals what Really Makes up Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
Recently, a study made waves when it revealed fast food chicken nuggets are a whole lot less chicken meat and much more “other” in construction.
15 Million Americans Suffer from Food Allergies: Could GMOs be to Blame?
Food allergies like gluten intolerance affect more than 15 million Americans, and the cost for treating children’s food allergies will be $25 billion/year.
Activists Stand Up Against McDonald’s Toxic Pesticide-Potatoes
Activists in Minnesota are opposing McDonald’s as it’s french fries are suspected of poisoning farm animals and wildlife via massive pesticide exposure.
Powerful Omega-3s in Fish Shown to Protect the Brain
Omega-3 fatty acids seem to cancel out mercury and PCBs in seafood, making it safer than previously thought for pregnant women.
Why Are Govt Subsidies Forcing GMO Baby Formula on Low Income Mothers?
It’s unfortunate, but babies who receive federally-funded WIC assistance are usually provided with formula comprised of toxic GMO ingredients. Make it stop.