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.
Gold of the Incas: 7 Health Benefits of Lucuma
The superfruit Lucuma has been eaten since 200 A.D., but science is just now seeing how it could offer great nutrition and healing potential.
7 Reasons Chocolate may Be the Most Healthful Candy Around
Chocolate isn’t only good because of its taste – some of the best qualities of chocolate are actually health-related. Here are 7 reasons to eat chocolate.
USDA-Approved GMO Salmon Called Into Question for Being Disease Prone
While the US approves GE salmon, the Canadian government released a concerning report saying that GE salmon is not safe since it is ‘more prone to disease.’
5 Important Vitamin Combinations for Optimum Health
Did you know that combining certain nutrients helps the body to absorb them more readily? Here are 5 important vitamin combos to protect against disease.
Lower Your Blood Pressure with Coconut Water
Coconut water is not only delicious, but it could be a viable natural solution to lowering your blood pressure. One recent study has shown the benefits of this natural heart…
Senior Scientist Blasts Industrial Chemicals in U.S. Foods: Report Reveals Toxicity of Food
A new report reveals how potentially dangerous food additives plague our food, and one senior scientists the FDA’s regulation attempts for food safety.