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 Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Rich in antioxidants, pumpkin seeds offer a wealth of health benefits that are often overlooked. Here are 5 health benefits of pumpkin seeds.
FDA Launching Overhaul of Food Safety Regulations to Help Prevent Food Poisoning Outbreaks
The FDA is making the most dramatic changes to its food safety regulations in more than a century in an effort to stave off outbreaks of food poisoning.
Cancer Fighting Foods – 6 Anti-Cancer Foods
Could it be that cancer rates are so rampant because people are simply not eating the right foods. While there are many factors that play into the development of cancer,…
Don’t Worry: USDA Says Pesticide-Laden Food is Safe to Eat
The USDA recently claimed that current pesticides levels on food are safe, and that we should continue eating food coated with toxic chemicals.
Former Employees Speak of Unsanitary Conditions from Deadly Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak
Former employees of Blue Bell Ice Cream speak out about the unsanitary conditions that led to a deadly listeria outbreak and massive ice cream recall.
New Study Finds GMO Corn Makes Rats Infertile
A new study released by Egyptian scientists found that rats fed a GMO diet suffer from infertility, among other health issues. Non-GMO corn doesn’t do that!