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.
Report Finds ‘Natural’ Cereal Products Loaded with GMOs, Pesticides
Many of these products may even include the “Non-GMO” label, but a shocking new report by the Cornucopia Institute has found that not only do supposedly ‘natural’ cereal products contain…
Scientists Find This Key Factor May Contribute to Overeating
Scientists believe that eating and looking for food when you are not even hungry could be the result of a hormone deficiency in the brain.
Call to Action: Tell EPA to Deny Monsanto’s Latest Toxic GM Corn, MON 87411
Monsanto is ready to serve up RNAi Bt toxic corn, coming to a town near you. Now, it is time to tell the EPA to deny Monsanto the right to…
DITCH Artificial Sweeteners: Study Shows They’re Toxic to the Gut
A new study shows that 6 artificial sweeteners have a negative effect on E. coli, and therefore likely have the same effect on the human microbiome.
5 Health Foods that are NOT Health Foods
Here are 5 food products you might believe are good for you due to clever marketing and misleading information, but they really are not healthy.
4 Toxic Foods/Beverages Damaging Unborn Babies
There are many other toxic foods and beverages that have been shown to have damaging effects on unborn babies. Here are a few foods to avoid while pregnant.