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.
Alpha-Carotene Rich Foods Like Carrots Prevent Cancer and Heart Disease
It’s common knowledge that carrots are good for your eyesight, but scientists with the Centers for Disease Control have found that they have a wealth of other benefits—including protecting against…
Banned in Other Countries, ‘Yoga Mat Chemical’ Found in 500 U.S. Foods
Azodicarbonamide is a chemical used to make yoga mats, but a new report shows that this toxic chemical is also present in nearly 500 U.S. foods.
How to Maintain Important Vitamin B12 Levels, Even as Big Pharma Lowers Them
Maintaining vitamin B12 levels is very important, as many medications cause this deficiency. Here is how to increase your B12 levels.
Why Olive Oil Tops List of Agricultural Fraud
Do you think it is really olive oil in there? You would be surprised to hear that olive oil tops the list for agricultural fraud. Here are some tips.
11 Reasons to Grow & Eat Sunflower Greens
Sunflowers offer incredible health benefits, and you can eat many parts of the plant. Here are 11 reasons to consider growing your own organic sunflowers.
Huge LA School District Switching to Chicken Free of Antibiotics and Hormones
School districts in several large cities are or will serve only antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken to students. LAUSD will be the largest to do so.