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.
Chick-Fil-A Plans to Remove Dyes, High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Following consumer outrage, Chick-fil-A has decided to remove high fructose corn syrup from their buns and artificial dyes from their sauces and dressings.
Chipotle Announces Food Safety DNA Testing to Prevent Outbreaks
Chipotle shut down all of its restaurants for a few hours on Monday to talk to its employees via a broadcast about how it is revamping its food safety.
Women Need More Nutrients than Men for Emotional Wellbeing
A recent study suggests that women need more nutrients in their diet than men in order to maintain positive emotional well-being.
Harvard Study: Eating Nuts Reduces All-Cause Death Risk by 20%
One of the largest dietary prospective studies proves that eating nuts reduces overall mortality by 20 percent, protecting against numerous diseases.
Omega-3 Fats Shown to Protect Against Cancer and Infection in Recent Study
A recent study found that omega 3 fats can actually reduce your risk of skin cancer by increasing your skin’s immunity to cancer and infection.
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
From turmeric to magnesium-rich foods, here are 5 of the hottest foods of 2014 that helped torpedo so many into a natural healing lifestyle.