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.
Consumers Boycott Kellogg’s GMOs, and Now Retailers Do Too!
Championing consumers and retailers of the United States are refusing to buy Kellogg’s and Kashi, as they commit food fraud and sell GMO-laden foods.
How Natural Sweeteners Can Eliminate Soaring Cancer and Obesity Rates Today
Natural sweeteners like Stevia not only contain 0 calories while still retaining a sweet taste, but they have also been found to prevent and reverse conditions like diabetes that currently…
Huge Victory: USDA Introduces Official Non-GMO Label
The USDA has developed a government certification which companies can use to show that the product is completely free of genetically modified ingredients.
Preventing Chronic Disease Can be Achieved with Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer—that’s quite a lot to expect of a humble root of the ginger family. Like ginger, turmeric and curcumin (the powdered and supplement form, respectively,…
Red Meat Could Decrease Life Expectancy for those with Colon Cancer
Those who eat the most red and processed meat before colon cancer diagnosis more likely to die in the 8 years following than cancer patients eating less.
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
From turmeric to magnesium-rich foods, here are 5 of the hottest foods of 2014 that helped torpedo so many into a natural healing lifestyle.