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.
Education, Access to Healthy Food is Key in Ending Junk ‘Food Deserts’
As many as 23.5 million people living in food deserts can’t access healthful food. Here are the 5 biggest food deserts in the U.S. as of 2011.
GMO Study: Rats Fed Lifetime of GM Develop Mass Tumors, Die Early
A new GMO study may very well change the way that the world looks at GMOs once and for all. Complete with shocking and very disturbing photos of rats with…
Genetic Evidence that Antioxidants Kill Cancer
Researchers of Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center have produced genetic evidence suggesting antioxidant drugs could help prevent and treat cancer. With research already showcasing the powers of various cancer fighting foods,…
Vitamin D Defeats Depression Naturally, Without Nasty Side Effects
Studied across a wide variety (81000 count) of women of various paths and lifestyles, Vitamin D when found in natural food sources had been related to significantly lower depressive symptoms…
Easily Make Your Own Herbal Tinctures and Save Money
It’s a good idea to learn not only about the herbs themselves, but also how to use them in various healing methods – such as herbal tinctures.
Commission: Kraft Reaped $5.4 Million in Illegal Profits Amid Falling Sales
Kraft Foods and snack food giant Mondelez Global were accused of manipulating the price of wheat futures in 2011 to reap $5.4 million in unlawful profits.