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.
Vitamin E Protects the Lungs from Deadly Diseases Like COPD
There are things one can do to to protect against COPD. One study found that vitamin E may serve as a protectant for the lungs, preventing against COPD.
A Spoonful of These Seeds Packs a Powerhouse of Disease-Fighting Phytonutrients
Enjoy a spoonful of garden peas? Peas are rich in various phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals, many of which halt the development of numerous diseases.
6 Awesome Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee is a staple beverage for people all over the world. That may be a great thing, as numerous studies point out how coffee can improve ones health.
How Eating Certain Beans Cuts the Risk of These 5 Cancers
In a study using data from 41 countries, researchers found that eating beans reduced incidence of death from breast, prostate, and colon cancer.
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…
Major Vermont Hospital to Cut GMOs from Menu
A medical center in Vermont which serves 2 million meals a year plans to boost organics and reduce GMOs served to both patients and hospital visitors alike.