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.
Apple Skin 6x more Powerful than the Flesh at Preventing High Blood Pressure
If you’re peeling your apples and not eating the skin, you’re missing out on the best part. No, it’s true; apple skin is packed with components that can protect against…
How to Avoid Deceptive ‘Organic’ Food Labels
Are you being fooled by deceptive organic food labeling marketing techniques when it comes to the products you buy at the grocery store?
Top 5 Health Benefits of Cherries
Cherries are a delicious summer treat packed full of nutrition. Here are 5 health benefits of cherries, from preventing cancer to fighting inflammation.
Mung Bean Sprouts can Drastically Reduce Cancerous Tumors
Sprouts have been heralded for their incredible nutrition and medicinal benefits. Mung bean sprouts are just one sprout that can inhibit cancer cell growth.
How to Buy Organic Food for Cheap at The Grocery Store
The truth is, a lot of organic food IS expensive, but here’s my biggest tip to buy organic food for cheap at the grocery store.
Genetically Modified Apples Newest GMO Creation to be Pushed on Consumers
After setting sights on creating a heavily modified apple that ‘never browns’ and doing their very best to hide the fact that they are indeed genetically altered, a biotech corporation…