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.
Spicy Foods Prevent Number One Cause of Death
Spicy foods, such as meals infused with curry made from fresh herbs like cayenne pepper, have been found to prevent heart disease — the number one cause of death in…
4 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea
The health benefits of rooibos tea are no joke, as this heart-protecting tea is chock-full of anti-cancer antioxidants and health-boosting minerals.
Compound in Broccoli Found to Suppress Tumor Growth, Halt Cancer in its Tracks
Scientists found that sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli, can not only suppress tumor growth, but also stop the spread or onset of cancer.
Is Your Juice Any Better than a Soft Drink?
Some of the most popular health juices were analyzed for sugar content in a recent study. Many had more sugar than 5 chocolate chip cookies—around 39 grams.
Hershey Considers Removing High-Fructose Corn Syrup for Real Sugar
Thanks to our collective voice, Hershey is considering replacing the high fructose corn syrup in its candy products with old-fashioned sugar.
Health Benefits of Watermelon – Lose Weight, Lower Blood Pressure, and More
The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry has published findings from a joint research effort between scientists at the University of Kentucky and Purdue University regarding the health benefits of watermelon -…