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.
Factory Farm Antibiotics Making Children ‘Allergic to Fruits and Vegetables’
Farmers who are using antibiotics to keep pests away from their crops are making children allergic to the fruits and vegetables they grow.
Legal Battle Brews over Chobani, Dannon, Yoplait Yogurts
Yoplait and Dannon are displeased with a new ad campaign by Chobani that calls out the companies for putting artificial ingredients in its low-cal yogurts.
4 Herbs Everyone Should Have in their ‘Medicine’ Cabinet
We have chosen 4 healing herbs everyone should have in their ‘medicine’ cabinet. These herbs should be the cornerstones of every natural healer’s arsenal.
Report: 3 Reasons Why GMOs Won’t Feed the World
In a new analysis published by the EWG, it is clear that genetically modified ingredients are the last thing the world needs to feed and nourish its people.
GMO Soy Repeatedly Linked to Sterility, Infant Mortality, Birth Defects
The genetically modified crop soybean grown on 91 percent of US soybean fields is repeatedly attributed to devastating reproductive and birth defects in animal studies. Nevertheless, the powers that be—in…
Eating 10 Portions of This Food a Week Reduces Cancer Risk ‘Significantly’
Recent research found that men who ate over 10 portions of tomatoes and tomato products had an 18 percent reduced risk of developing prostate cancer.