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.
5 Compounds that Make Oregano a Nutritional Powerhouse
Although often used as a culinary spice for its distinct flavor and aroma, oregano is also an amazing healing plant due to the following constituents.
Magnesium and Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know
Does magnesium lower blood pressure, or should you not worry about it? Here is what the research says about magnesium and blood pressure.
Top 15 Least & Most Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, do you know which ones are safe to eat and which ones should be purchased organic because of heavy pesticides? The Environmental Working…
Buy a Soda, Raise Money for Diabetes Research: 4 Corporate Sponsors and their Hypocrisies
It seems in America, some charities and the corporations who sponsor them make odd bedfellows. Here are 4 corporate sponsors and their hypocrisies.
Study Links THIS Cancer with Alcoholic Consumption in Teen Boys
One study shows that teen boys may experience an increased risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer later in life. A correlation, or causation?
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.