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.
Study: Flaxseeds can Reduce Primary Breast Cancer Risk by 18%
Among women who were recently diagnosed with breast cancer, flax was shown to reduce the risk of primary breast cancer by 18 percent, among other benefits.
5 Foods to Include for Total Cardiovascular Protection
Here are 3 foods and 2 supplements you can utilize to lower blood pressure, balance cholesterol, and improve total cardiovascular health.
Coming in July 2018: These Changes on Food Nutrition Labels
American citizens scored a big win on Friday when the FDA announced that food companies must overhaul nutrition labels by July 2018.
Shiitake Mushrooms – One of the Healthiest Fungi in the World
Used by the Chinese for over 6000 years, shiitake mushrooms are said to be an aphrodisiac that offers numerous health benefits. Here is why.
Zinc Boosts Body’s Immune Response, Fights Inflammation
A research team from Ohio State University discovered that zinc “gently taps the breaks” on an immune response, helping to prevent damaging inflammation.
Are You Feeding Your Children the Right Kind of Milk?
Contrary to what we were told, research finds that young children who drink whole milk grow up to be slimmer than children who drink skim or low-fat milk.