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.
Stop the Antibiotics on Animals – Petition to McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC
Overuse of antibiotics in meat-source animals for fast food restaurants (McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC, Subway, etc.) causes resistant diseases.
Global Treaty Signed to Stop Deadly Mercury While FDA Allows it Unchecked in Your Food
Over 140 nations have come together under a new treaty to curb deadly mercury pollution over serious risks to worldwide health, but meanwhile the FDA is still allowing the mass…
Could Your Digestive Problems be Solved by Eliminating GMOs?
Evidence exists that could tie the growing prevalence of GMO foods to the increase in digestive problems like leaky gut syndrome and IBS.
Study Suggests Women are Exposing Themselves to Unsafe Mercury Levels
Study finds women whose consumption of seafood followed federal guidelines had 11 times more mercury in their bodies than those who ate no fish.
6 Foods for Naturally Managing Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a necessary nutrient that is often misunderstood. Here are 6 foods for naturally managing and balancing cholesterol levels. Eat up!
Saw Palmetto for an Enlarged Prostate: Myth or Truth?
Saw palmetto is heavily marketed to men as an answer to prostate health, but does it really work when analyzed?