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.
$6.1 Million Ruling: Truvia Sweetener is Really Not ‘All Natural’
Cargill, a mega Big Ag corporation, will be forced to pay over $6.1 million for falsely claiming that their artificial sweetener Truvia is ‘all natural.’
Scientists Find Link Between Excess Sugar and Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have recently discovered a link between excess blood sugar and Alzheimer’s disease, paving way for much-needed research.
90 Year Old Woman Healed Her Broken Pelvis with Carrot Juice
Carrot juice has helped thousands heal various maladies. Now, what if a 90 year old woman healed her broken pelvis by juicing mostly carrots?
New Study: 43% of Consumers Rank ‘Non-GMO’ Food as ‘Very Important’
In a recently published Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent of respondents ranked ‘non-gmo’ as very important when it comes to food choices.
Findings: Your Favorite ‘Foods’ are Being Replaced with Dangerous Artificial ‘Alternatives’
Similar to many processed foods, blueberry-flavored foods seldom deliver blueberries at all. This is just one example of how fraudulent packed food can be.
This Key Vitamin Reduces Serious Pesticide Damage During Pregnancy
Research has found that the B vitamin folate is essential in reducing pesticide damage during pregnancy, resulting in numerous positive outcomes.