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.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Vitamin C – It has Saved Lives
Heavy doses of vitamin C have helped countless individuals solve their health issues, and have even rescued many from the brink of death.
Olive Oil Shown to Protect and Promote Liver Health
We often hear about the heart-healthy benefits of olive oil, that it can reduce cholesterol and help manage blood pressure. But the liver-health benefits of this oil are remarkable as…
The Powerful Bacteria-Killing Spice with 4 Times the Antioxidants of Blueberries
Oregano is an herb with an estimated 4 times the concentration of antioxidants as blueberries and offers a wealth of additional health benefits.
Findings: Your Favorite ‘Foods’ are Being Replaced with Dangerous Artificial ‘Alternatives’
Similar to many processed foods, blueberry-flavored foods seldom deliver blueberries at all. This is just one example of how fraudulent packed food can be.
Flashback: The Genetically Modified Rice Made with Human Genes
In the wake of the so-called defeat of Proposition 37, it’s eerie looking back on this 2007 Mail Online article on the “world’s first” genetically modified food crop containing human…
Regular, Moderate Wine Drinking may Lower Your Risk of Diabetes
Moderate alcohol consumption reduced the risk of Type 2 diabetes in men and women, and drinking wine appeared to have the biggest protective effects.