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.
Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry
Have you ever wondered why despite feeling full, you continue to reach for the carton of ice cream? The answer may be tied to your emotional state. Oftentimes anxiety, anger,…
Food Producers can Boost Frozen Broccoli’s Healing Powers: Will They?
Frozen broccoli lacks a compound offering protection against cancer, but researchers found that food producers can easily solve this problem. Will they?
Natural Way to Reduce Cholesterol: Consume More Nuts!
Looking for a natural way to reduce cholesterol? Changing your diet is the single best way to do so. Nuts in particular have repeatedly been shown to be great for…
Is Breast Milk the Key to Mother-Baby Bonding?
Early bonding is natural and important for healthy childhood development. But what creates the mother-baby bond? As many mothers might already believe, moms who breast feed are actually more apt…
Hormone Disrupting Chemical Banned in EU Found in 50 Top US Snacks
A recent Harvard study says a widely used chemical used in US food products causes fertility issues, yet it is still allowed to be used.
GMO Activism Leading to Kellogg’s Decreased Sales for 5th Consecutive Quarter
Due to the use of toxic GMOs, people are putting the financial squeeze on one of the biggest food manufacturer’s in North America – Kellogg’s.