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.
Could Upping Intake of B Vitamins Prevent Arthritis?
Researchers have noticed significantly lower levels of B vitamins, especially B5, in those suffering from arthritis. Could upping B5 intake be a solution?
Proteins from Nuts, Seeds Are Heart-Healthy (But Proteins from Meat Are Not)
Some researchers say that meat protein is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, while proteins from nuts and seeds are heart-healthy.
Factory Farm Antibiotics Making Children ‘Allergic to Fruits and Vegetables’
Farmers who are using antibiotics to keep pests away from their crops are making children allergic to the fruits and vegetables they grow.
Breaking: Junk Food, Fast Food Proven to Cause Depression
According to recent research conducted by scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, both junk food and fast food consumption ignites depression…
A Viciously Honest Coke Commercial You’ll Never See
Here is an honest Coke commercial, explaining how Coca-Cola’s products promote obesity and disease, and how everyone would be better off without them.
The Difference Between Healthy Grains and Unhealthy Grains
The difference between healthy and unhealthy grains is ignored, though very real. Here are some tips, though one thing is certain, avoid processed grains.