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.
Missouri Law Protects Buyers from Unknowingly Purchasing ‘Fake Meat’
In late August, a law went into effect in Missouri prohibiting companies from “misrepresenting a product as meat that is not derived from harvested production livestock or poultry.”
Men: Drink Black Tea to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk by 1/3
Researchers found that drinking five or more cups of black tea each day could reduce prostate cancer risk by a third in men.
Carrots, Beta-Carotene Found to Reduce Heart Attack Risk, Boost Heart Health
Several epidemiological studies have linked beta-carotene levels with reduced heart attack and heart disease risk. It’s time to eat more carrots.
Black Seed Shows Promising Health Effects for Women
Black seed (Nigella sativa) has been used as a healer for ages. Two recent reports, for example, show how black seed can benefit woman in particular.
10 Health Benefits of Ginger – Prevent Cancer, Inflammation, and More
Ginger tops the list of effective natural home remedies. The potency of ginger has been proven for a host of ailments. That is because it is packed with essential nutrients…
Did You Know: US Meat Labels Reveal Origins – Show Born, Raised, Slaughtered Locales
Did you know that as of late November 2013, meat labels in the US include far more details like where the animal was born, raised, and slaughtered?