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.
Blueberries, Strawberries Cut Heart Attack Risk, Reduce Inflammation
Women could cut their risk of heart attack simply by eating blueberries or strawberries three times per week.
5 Things You Should be Eating to Protect Your Brain as it Ages
Don’t underestimate diet as a means to keep your brain sharp as you age. Here are 5 foods to consume forever and always to maintain memory and brain health.
Low Fat Foods Contain 20% more Sugar on Average than Full-Fat Products
Are you attracted to low-fat or fat-free foods? It turns out that these foods often contain as much as 25 percent more sugar than the full-fat conterparts.
‘Mushrooms of Immortality’: Reishi Mushrooms an Ancient Medicine for Modern Diseases
Earning the nickname, “The Mushrooms of Immortality,” Reishi mushrooms have been used for 7000 years to treat a variety of health ailments.
Facing Infertility Issues? Eat Walnuts for Sperm Health, says Study
Facing infertility problems? Walnuts could help. In one study, walnuts increased sperm count, and improved concentration, vitality and movement of sperm.
Blue Bell Finds More Listeria in one of its Facilities
Listeria was detected again in a Blue Bell ice cream facility as the Department of Justice investigates the company for last spring’s listeria outbreak.