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.
10 Reasons You Really Need to Be Eating Black Seed
Black seed health benefits are so far-reaching that it has been deemed the remedy for everything but death. Here are 10 reasons black seed can help you.
Organic Tomatoes Contain more Vitamin C, Nutrients than Conventional
Is there a real nutritional difference between organic foods and traditional foods? The answer is “yes” for so many reasons, from the use of pesticides to synthetic fertilizers. To showcase…
Turmeric with Black Pepper: Boosting Bioavailability by 2000%
Here I explain how turmeric with black pepper is the key to supercharging all turmeric has to offer. Boost bioavailability by 2000 percent.
Chocolate Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 39%, Stroke by 29%
Recent investigations published in the British Medical Journal show that eating chocolate is linked to a 39% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduced risk of stroke.
Mint Scent Boosts Cognition, Improves Problem Solving and Memory
Researchers found that the scent of peppermint can improve cognitive functions including reasoning, problem solving, attention span, and even memory.
Purple Bread is Being Hailed as the First Baked Superfood
A scientist in Singapore has created a purple, antioxidant-rich bread with the same smooth texture of white bread, but it is digested more slowly.