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.
Fast Food Has Gotten LESS Healthy Over the Past 30 Years
A study by researchers at Tufts University and Boston University shows that everything about fast-food has gotten less healthy in the past 30 years.
Shiitake Mushrooms – One of the Healthiest Fungi in the World
Used by the Chinese for over 6000 years, shiitake mushrooms are said to be an aphrodisiac that offers numerous health benefits. Here is why.
FDA Recommends More ‘Low-Mercury’ Fish for Moms to Boost Omega-3s
The FDA has released new advice for pregnant women, telling them it’s not only OK to eat low-mercury fish, but that it’s important for the nutrients.
4 Ways This Food Crushes Cancer and Inflammation in Your Body
Have people used asparagus for cancer? Asparagus harnesses some key natural substances that are responsible for preventing cancer in numerous ways.
A Viciously Honest Coke Commercial You’ll Never See
Here is an honest Coke commercial, explaining how Coca-Cola’s products promote obesity and disease, and how everyone would be better off without them.
Proof the Ketogenic Diet for Cancer can be a Real Solution
In addition to weight loss, the ketogenic diet is very useful as a cancer treatment, often alongside other conventional and/or natural therapies.