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.
9 ‘Healthy’ Brands Owned By Coca-Cola You Might Be Buying
Did you know that many health-conscious food brands are owned by corps like Coca-Cola? Here are 9 Coca-Cola brands you should know about before buying.
Study: Eating Berries can Slash Heart Attack Risk Significantly
One study from Harvard School of Public Health indicates strawberries and blueberries are able to slash the risk of a heart attack in women by 1/3.
6 Good Reasons to Kick Your Favorite Drink to the Curb
If the threat of obesity isn’t enough to make you put down that Coke or Pepsi, here are 6 other health threats you might want to consider.
Where is Your Fish From? 6 Things You may Not Know About the U.S. Seafood Supply
Many people do not know about where seafood comes from and how to ensure it is safe. Here are 6 things you may not know about the U.S. seafood supply.
Replenish ‘Good’ Bacteria to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
A urinary tract infection, also known as cystitis, is a painful bacterial condition that can begin anywhere in the urinary system. Women are far more likely to develop a urinary…
Low Carbohydrate Diet May Reverse Kidney Failure in People with Diabetes
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have for the first time determined that the ketogenic diet, a specialized high-fat, low carbohydrate diet, may reverse impaired kidney function in people…