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.
Amazing Bee Products that Cure and Protect
There are those who swear by its rejuvenating and energizing benefits. And there are others who dismiss those claims while mentioning allergic reaction dangers. This area of controversy involves super…
5 Hidden Ingredients in Your GMO Corn that Should NOT Be There
Corn simply isn’t what it used to be. In fact, most of it is now genetically modified. Here are 5 hidden ingredients that can be found in GMO corn.
4 March Superfoods to Optimize Your Health
It’s important to eat in season. For most of us, that also means keeping up with what powerful superfoods each month will bring into season. The month of March brings…
Men: Drink Black Tea to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk by 1/3
Researchers found that drinking five or more cups of black tea each day could reduce prostate cancer risk by a third in men.
Top 5 Medicinal Foods for Super Immunity
Many foods are medicinal and can even be life-saving. Here are my top 5 food choices for preventing illness and boosting the immune system.
Did Monsanto’s Aspartame Cause This Teenager’s Brain Tumors and Inevitable Death?
Perhaps the most tragic story concerning the artificial sweetener, aspartame, has come to light in the UK with a teenager’s recent death.