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.
Probiotics in This Food Could Help Treat Depression
Probiotics found in yogurt could help people experiencing depression. Usually, yogurt has been known for strengthening intestinal health, but now it may serve as a solution to depression, scientists say…
The True McDonald’s Commercial You’d Never See
Want to know what’s really in McDonald’s food? Check out this comical, satire commercial revealing what is really making up food from this fast food giant.
U.S. FDA FINALLY Shamed into Testing for Monsanto’s Glyphosate Herbicide in Food
Following glaring reports and consumer worry, it appears that the U.S. FDA will being testing food for levels of the toxic herbicide chemical, glyphosate.
3 of the Most Potent Healing Foods
We know foods have the potential to be healing. What you eat can either harm your health or make it better. And nowhere is that more true than with medicinal…
Over 9 Studies Showcase Almonds Benefits for Heart Health
Perhaps the most widely researched benefit of almonds is their ability to promote cardiovascular health and help reduce the risk of heart disease. In fact, there are at least 9…
Study: Apple Extract Kills Cancer Cells, Rivals Common Chemo Drugs?
In a study, compounds in apples known as oligosaccharides killed up to 46% of human colon cancer cells and outperformed common chemo drugs.