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.
Study Links Diets High in Saturated Fat to Lung Cancer
A recent study found that a diet high in saturated fat increases the risk of 2 types of lung cancer, but makes no mention of sugar or trans fats.
Stealth GMOs Rapidly Consuming Global Food Supply
Obviously there is no room for GMOs in truly healthy food products, which is why it is truly vital that you understand the nature of GMOs and how they are…
Timeline: What Happens After Drinking a Coca-Cola Soda?
We know that soft drinks like Coca-Cola are loaded with harmful ingredients, but do you know what happens in your body after drinking a soda?
Buy a Soda, Raise Money for Diabetes Research: 4 Corporate Sponsors and their Hypocrisies
It seems in America, some charities and the corporations who sponsor them make odd bedfellows. Here are 4 corporate sponsors and their hypocrisies.
How to Make Your Frozen Yogurt Experience a Little Healthier
About 95 percent of Americans say frozen yogurt is healthier than regular ice cream, but is it really? Here is how to make your fro-yo a litter healthier.
Exciting: Spirulina Protects Kidneys, Reverses Toxic Mercury Damage
Researchers say Spirulina fusiformis is able to not only protect the kidneys, but may also be able to reverse the damage done by toxic mercury.