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.
Study Reveals what Really Makes up Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
Recently, a study made waves when it revealed fast food chicken nuggets are a whole lot less chicken meat and much more “other” in construction.
What Big Pharma is Afraid Diabetes Patients Will Find Out
Did you know that up to 90% of diabetes sufferers can treat the issue themselves through lifestyle choices? Big pharma does NOT want you to know this.
Butter vs Margarine: The Big Fat Butter Lie
Butter vs Margarine: After decades of going back and forth between butter and margarine, do we finally know which comes out on top? You bet.
Why Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
While drinking more water can help to improve health, drinking too much water can actually be hurting many in the form of numerous ailments.
Study: 10% of UK Parents Giving Toddlers Adult-Size Portions
A new study has found that 10 percent of UK parents are giving their toddlers adult-sized food portions instead of those appropriate to their age.
Study Finds Strawberries may be a Solution to Gut Inflammation
Researchers learned that eating about 3/4 of a cup of whole strawberries reduced inflammation in the colon while improving symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).