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.
5 Blood Sugar-Regulating Foods for Diabetics
Whether you have Type 2 or Type 1 diabetes, you can benefit from eating foods that help stabilize blood glucose levels. Here are 5 beneficial foods.
Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Your Risk of Death
It is well known among the health conscious community that vitamin D offers powerful disease fighting benefits that are only beginning to be fully uncovered, but some startling new research…
3 Tips for Treating and Preventing Diabetes
For those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, lifestyle and diet are everything. Here are 3 tips for the treatment and prevention of diabetes.
4 Disturbing Reasons to Pay Attention to Your Salad Dressing
If you are using salad dressing from a salad bar, grocery store, or restaurant, you are likely indulging in GMO-riddled, unhealthy dressing.
7 Health-Boosting Root Vegetables to Add to Your Diet TODAY
Many of the most healthful foods on the planet are root vegetables. Here are 7 health-boosting, disease-fighting root vegetables to add to your diet TODAY.
Bill to Put Warning Labels on Sodas and Sugary Drinks in California Advances
A bill that would require a warning label on soft drinks and sugary sodas has advanced in California – the beverage industry is fighting it tooth and nail.