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.
Research Shows Local Honey may Halt Allergies
Honey has been considered an alternative allergy treatment for many years, with many allergy sufferers swearing by its anti-allergenic properties. Until recently, however, there had not been much research into…
4 Benefits of Magnesium, Signs of Deficiency, and Food Sources
Magnesium is just one mineral offering numerous health benefits. Read this article to see what magnesium can do to improve your overall health.
GMO Boycott: Major Supermarkets Say NO to GM Salmon
Supermatket chains like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and others say they will refuse the sale of AquaBounty Technology’s modified salmon in a move against biotech and GMO.
Starbucks Testing Recyclable Cups in the UK to Tackle Waste
Starbucks is currently testing 100% recyclable paper cups in the UK. The coffee chain goes through 4 billion cups a year, including 2.5 billion in the UK.
Bisphenol A: How to Reduce BPA Exposure From Food
Plastic containers and canned foods can be found in most kitchens because they are convenient and affordable. But there is growing evidence that our use of packaged food comes at…
Food Companies Using ‘All Natural’ Label Less Due to Consumer Awareness
Do you buy things that are ‘all natural’? This term has no official meaning, likely leading to companies dropping the use of ‘all natural’ in the last year.