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.
Avocados: The Health Benefits and Grow-ability
Are you aware of the health benefits of avocados? Here is why you should absolutely be eating avocados if you aren’t already.
Demand for Organics Shows *No Sign of Slowing* After Double Digit Growth
Monsanto isn’t cheering the news that U.S. organic food sales have approached $37 billion annually. The trend shows no sign of slowing.
Turmeric Strikes at ‘Root Cause’ of Cancerous Tumor Development
Turmeric and its active spotlight compound curcumin have shown great potential to suppress cancer stem cells in several types of cancers.
5 Tips on How to Avoid GMO Foods in the Grocery Store
GMO foods are hazardous and everywhere. So how can you find out if food contains GMOs? Here are 5 tips on how to avoid GMO foods in the grocery store.
This Nationwide Fix Could Save 200,000 Lives Over 15 Years
A new study shows that if the government made fruits and veggies more affordable, it would drastically cut heart-related deaths in the U.S.
Compiled Proof that Natural Healing is Embedded in Nature, Natural Foods
Disease rates are skyrocketing, particularly chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It may be that our continued distancing from nature is the root cause of the escalation of…