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.
Citrus Fruit and Green Tea Combination Amplifies Cancer Protection, Study Finds
A study carried out in Japan has once again shown the cancer-fighting properties of citrus fruit. The study found that those who were eating the fruit had significantly lower risk…
Pediatricians Warn Against Microwaving Kids’ Food in Plastic Containers
In a report, pediatricians warn against storing children’s food in plastic containers, and more importantly, against microwaving children’s food in them.
Over 40 Plant-Based Compounds Halt the Spread of Cancer
Cancer wouldn’t be as fatal or as tragic if it didn’t spread. If cancer was a cluster of diseased cells, it would be more easily treatable. But, it’s the spread…
Report: Baby Food Contains “Worrisome” Levels of Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium
Organic baby foods are definitely healthier than conventional, but they contain just as many potentially harmful heavy metals as non-organic baby foods, according to Consumer Reports.
10 Health Benefits of Ginger – Prevent Cancer, Inflammation, and More
Ginger tops the list of effective natural home remedies. The potency of ginger has been proven for a host of ailments. That is because it is packed with essential nutrients…
Sweet Basil: Growing Your Own Medicine
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is just one variety of the basil plant. The herb is great for cooking, easy to grow, and provides many health benefits.