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.
5 Health Foods that are NOT Health Foods
Here are 5 food products you might believe are good for you due to clever marketing and misleading information, but they really are not healthy.
Traces of Fukushima Radiation Found in California Wines
A group of scientists have detected traces of radioactive material from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in bottles of wine made in California.
Report: Baby Food Contains “Worrisome” Levels of Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium
Organic baby foods are definitely healthier than conventional, but they contain just as many potentially harmful heavy metals as non-organic baby foods, according to Consumer Reports.
Researchers Discover Glyphosate Herbicide in Honey, Soy Sauce
After analyzing various foods, research has discovered honey and soy sauce to be tainted with concerning amounts of the herbicide ingredient, glyphosate.
A Reason NOT to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach
Some say drinking coffee on an empty stomach may not be so great for you after all, here is why you may want to fill up first.
Just a Few Servings of These Foods can Cut Men’s ED Risk
Men may reduce their chances of developing erectile dysfunction and other health problems by eating a diet rich in antioxidant flavonoids.