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.
Natural Sweetener Stevia May Reverse and Prevent Diabetes
Stevia is a favorable alternative to sugar for many health-conscious individuals, but new research has indicated that it may also help to prevent and reverse diabetes. Examining the effects…
Minute Maid’s Pomegranate Blueberry Juice is 99% Apple and Grape Juice
Pom Wonderful is suing Coca-Cola over deceiving people over it’s pomegranate blueberry juice, which is actually 99.4 percent apple and grape-derived,
Benefits of Almonds
Many commercially produced products for health and beauty often brag about the use of almond milk, oil and butter as an ingredient. Almonds are actually a great source of vitamin…
Compound in Broccoli Offers Significant Protection Against Radiation Sickness
Researchers found that a compound within cruciferous vegetables like broccoli could protect against radiation sickness and the death that usually follows.
Study: Eating more Plant Protein Offsets ‘Dangers of Eating Meat’
A new study suggests that those who consume animal proteins are at a higher risk for death than those who do not.
Chocolate Shown to Enhance Visual Performance, Improve Eyesight
Recent research has found that chocolate can improve reading of low contrast letters, detection of motion, and overall visual performance,