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.
6 Foods for Naturally Managing Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a necessary nutrient that is often misunderstood. Here are 6 foods for naturally managing and balancing cholesterol levels. Eat up!
Camu Camu Benefits: The Fruit with 30x More Vitamin C than an Orange
In the world of natural health, we often hear of exotic fruits that promise to be the next “big thing”, the next superfood. Camu camu is one of these fruits…
Banned in 160 Nations, Why is This Growth Hormone in U.S. Meat?
Eating pork? Chances are that you are consuming ractopamine, a livestock growth-altering drug so dangerous that 160 countries have banned its use.
Toxic Glyphosate in Monsanto’s RoundUp Contaminating UK Cereal Bars, Breads
An investigation found that 2 top cereal and bread brands in the UK are contaminated with toxic glyphosate, which is cause for concern for many reasons.
Newly Discovered Danger of High Fructose Corn Syrup is Alarming
New troubling scientific studies reveal how high fructose corn syrup-containing foods are causing yet another unwanted side effect – heart failure.
Eating Coconut Oil may Improve Breast Milk – Here’s How
Eating coconut oil may make already-immune-boosting breast milk even better for your baby due to increasing the antimicrobial properties.