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.
8 Superfoods You Should Eat This Season
Many traditional autumn favorites – or spring and summer for those in the Southern hemisphere – have superfood status – here are 8 of those superfoods.
Study Suggests Vegetarians are Less Healthy, more Prone to Disease than Meat-Eaters
A study has found that those who consume a vegetarian diet are more prone to disease and have a lower quality of life than meat-eaters.
Diet Soda, Aspartame Shown to Destroy Kidney Function
In an 11-year study by scientists at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, there was a strong positive correlation found between degeneration of kidney function and consumption of aspartame-containing…
Health Benefits of Grapefruit – Weight Loss, Cancer Prevention, and More
Do you know how abundant grapefruit health benefits are? From preventing cancer to promoting weight loss, the health benefits of grapefruit are many.
Black Elderberry: Natural Cold and Flu Treatment
Rich in antioxidants like quercetin, black elderberry is another natural cold and flu treatment you can add to your list of natural solutions.
Radishes for Radical Healing – Boost Kidney Health, Protect Against Cancer
Radishes are an often overlooked vegetable with wonderful healing properties, from protecting you from cancer to boosting kidney health.