T he U.S. Food and Drug Administraton (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) don’t regulate every food label out there, which is where third parties step in and certify products, with standards that may even exceed government organizations. Types of Certifications Organic. This is a certification regulated by USDA...
When consumers see that a product is certified, they may be led to believe that this automatically makes the food healthy. When it comes to products that are certified halal or kosher, the focus is not on health but on religious requirements that must be met in order for food...
With the excess amounts of information available to us now via the internet and a variety of other sources, there is a deluge of news regarding supplements. Any given day a new story can be published regarding supplements that leads to questions. These questions may be about whether supplements are...
Gluten-free food options have become much more prevalent as companies realize the demand from millions of people who struggle with wheat allergies or celiac disease. For those with celiac disease, the consumption of gluten-containing foods causes gastrointestinal problems and damage to the small intestine. A wheat allergy, or a gluten...
It is important to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol to avoid heart disease and strokes from happening. Cholesterol exists in two forms; there’s “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol. Scientifically, “good” cholesterol is called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which can prevent against heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol helps move bad cholesterol,...
Polluting the shores of all five continents as well as lakes and rivers around the globe, microplastics are tiny pieces of debris formed from the degradation of plastic. Scientists have expressed increasing concern over the potential threat to aquatic systems and public health by the accumulation of these microparticles. Here,...
Organic foods have become a prevalent movement in today’s world, but what is it about organic foods that make people not only spend a few extra dollars, but completely change their lifestyles? The benefits of organic farming compared to conventional farming span from bodily health to environmental health, including animal...
According to the National Health Statistics Report, shoppers are turning to alternative medicine, not only as a complement to conventional care, but also as a sole means to help relieve pain from conditions that are impairing their health (1). Of the most commonly used are the roots, stems, flowers and...
More than 20 years ago, the Nutrition Facts label was introduced in an effort to help consumers make informed food choices and maintain healthy dietary practices (1). However, in order to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease, the...
Both natural and manmade toxins, such as tobacco smoke, artificial food additives, alcohol and impurities from the air, invade our bodies daily. While the body has its own way of ridding itself of these toxins, it can become overloaded and cause symptoms such as stubborn weight loss, skin abnormalities like...
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