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.
Eating Dirt can be ‘Good for the Belly’ Says Study
Most of us never considered eating the mud pies we made as kids, but for many people all over the world, dining on dirt is nothing out of the ordinary…
McDonald’s Announces Key Plans to Curb Antibiotic Use in Beef Supply
In December, McDonald’s announced an ambitious new plan to reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef supply by 2020 to tackle antibiotic resistance.
Not Eating Avocados Often? Here’s Why You Should
Often deemed a “perfect food”, the avocado is considered one of the healthiest foods available. Here is why you should be eating this fabulous food.
Study: Junk Food more Deadly than War, Famine, Genocide
The consumption of junk food has been found to override the natural ‘kill’ switch that regulates the calories we consume, causing people to eat more.
Organic Tomatoes Contain more Vitamin C, Nutrients than Conventional
Is there a real nutritional difference between organic foods and traditional foods? The answer is “yes” for so many reasons, from the use of pesticides to synthetic fertilizers. To showcase…
Daily Dose of Ginger, Cinnamon Could Relieve Muscle Soreness Significantly
A recent study has found that taking as little as 1 teaspoon of ginger and cinnamon could significantly reduce post-workout muscle soreness.