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.
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.
Even the Government Recognizes Cancer-Prevention Properties of Garlic
Garlic is one of the most potent food medicines we have, with countless studies showing how the food can fight and prevent numerous cancers.
Fruits and Vegetables Trump Genetics in Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Another study has highlighted the power of proper nutrition over genetic predisposition, finding that adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables overpowers genetic factors when it comes to your heart attack…
Camu Camu Benefits: The Fruit with 30x More Vitamin C than an Orange
In the world of natural health, we often hear of exotic fruits that promise to be the next “big thing”, the next superfood. Camu camu is one of these fruits…
6 Good Reasons to Kick Your Favorite Drink to the Curb
If the threat of obesity isn’t enough to make you put down that Coke or Pepsi, here are 6 other health threats you might want to consider.
8 Ways Corporations are Poisoning Our Food, Water, the Earth
The system is ruining more than you know. Here are 8 ways corporations and even the government are poisoning our food supply, humans, and mother Earth.