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.
Study Finds WHOLE Foods (Not Supplements) Harness Amazing Protective Properties
Studies have found that the various compounds within whole foods (not supplements) work together synergistically to prevent and heal disease.
Scientists are Developing Disease-Fighting Beer…in the Lab
Researchers want to bring out the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of beer by creating the synthetic compounds that give it those properties.
Top 5 Alkaline Foods and Why You Should Care
Many processed and unhealthy foods are acid-forming, but many are alkaline forming too. Here are 5 alkaline foods to get you started.
23 Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn: The Miracle Berry
Sea buckthorn has been used for centuries to heal various disorders by all walks of medicine. Here are 23 health benefits of sea buckthorn.
Association: Fruit, Veggie Consumption While Young Reduces Cancer Risk Later
The results of a massive new study suggest that teen girls who consume plenty of fruits and veggies significantly cut their risk of future breast cancer.
Omega-3 Fats, Antioxidants, and More for a Macular Degeneration Diet
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. To-date, there is no revealed treatment that can reverse the damage done by this disease, but certain…