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.
Herbalism, Not Big Pharma, is Oldest and Most Effective Medicine
Big pharma is not the answer to eradicating illness and disease. Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to naturally treat and heal.
Ingredients to Avoid for Shifting to a Healthy Diet
It isn’t terribly difficult to begin a new life in your own bubble of healthy eating. So then why do people often put off much needed changes in diet? It…
14 Pesticide-Doused Crops Most Often Found in Baby Food
Research from EWG shows that many baby foods are tainted with pesticide-riddled crops. Here are the 14 pesticide-doused crops most often in baby food.
Key Research: Eating Organic Foods Cuts Your Cancer Risk and More!
A study by French researchers shows that people who eat the most organic foods have a significantly reduced risk of developing several cancers.
Researchers Propose Replacing Animal Meats with Bugs as Dietary Staple
Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands have proposed that the world begin eating bugs, as opposed to traditional animal meats. The reason? The researchers claim that bugs produce less…
3 Simple Turmeric Uses for Skincare, Cuisine, and Disease Prevention
Turmeric is widely regarded by many cultures to be one of the most beneficial health substances known to mankind. According to Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicine system that translates to…