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.
Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables, from Minerals to Cancer Protection
With their long and legendary medicinal history in several traditions, it’s not surprising that modern scientists are continuing to produce impressive results with the medicinal use of sea vegetables. Sea…
Investors Demand that McDonald’s Ban the Use of Antibiotics in its Meat
Days after McDonald’s said it will shift to using cage-free eggs, investors started pressuring the fast-food chain to remove antibiotics from all its meat.
Report: Fast Food Chains Spend Billions ‘Targeting Black Children’
A new report reveals fast food chains are dumping billions to specifically target black children and those most likely to become obese.
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.
Green Tea and Cancer – The Power of Prevention
The green tea and cancer relationship is certainly not a new one. In addition to helping many other ailments, green tea fights cancer.
Foods to Reduce Stress – Green Tea, Blueberries, and More
As if green tea couldn’t get any better, a little-known study from a few years ago showed that it is actually one of many foods to reduce stress. According to…