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.
Why to Use Real Maple Syrup as a Healthful Natural Sweetener
Harnessing over 30 beneficial compounds, real maple syrup is a nutritional powerhouse that can be quite beneficial as a natural sweetener.
How Flavored Water is Ruining Children’s Health
Many individuals think that flavored water is healthful, but it is actually ruining children’s health with sugar and making them reject real water.
Shocking Finding: Pasta Consumption Associated with SLIMMER Waist
Italian researchers have found that consuming small amounts of pasta does not cause weight gain or obesity, contrary to what we are normally told.
Healthy Meals on a Budget – How to Eat Healthy While Saving Money
With our economy declining while food prices continue rising, you might feel compelled to not eat as healthily as you’d prefer. Or if you’re a meat eater, you may be…
Another Study Links Junk Food Consumption to Infertility
Multiple studies have drawn a link between high junk food consumption and poor sperm health, leading to an increased risk of infertility.
Human Metabolism Negatively Impacted by High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup is just one food ingredient, among others, that every health advocate will tell you to avoid. One contribution high-fructose corn syrup is making to our society is…