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.
Daily Cup of Coffee can Save the Eyes, Preserve Vision
The chemical constituents of coffee can help prevent the deterioration of eyesight and possible blindness due to retinal damage.
High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Popular Chocolate Brands
Fifty different cocoa samples were obtained and analyzed by an independent lab. More than half contained high levels of lead and cadmium.
Astragalus Benefits: Energizer, Immune Tonic and Potential Cancer Treatment
Preliminary research on Astragalus membranaceus, a flowering plant and one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, demonstrates that the root may improve immune system function and…
4 Fast Food Ingredients Way Worse than Horse Meat
Burger King recently admitted to using horsemeat in their burgers, but here are 4 known fast food ingredients that are way worse than horsemeat.
Diabetes Drugs Cost $35 Billion/Year: Why are we Using Tax Dollars to Buy 400,000 Tons of Sugar?
It should be alarming to know that diabetes drugs are costing us $35 billion a year while a great deal of money is being spent on diabetes-fueling sugar.
Artificial Sweetener Use Among Kids Rose 200% in Less than 15 Years
Low-calorie sweetener use among children rose 200% from 1999-2012, leaving health experts concerned about the potential long-term health effects.