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.
A Third of Fast-Food Packaging Contains Dangerous Chemicals
Researchers tested 400 fast-food packages from 27 food chains in the US and found that more than a third of them contained fluoronated chemicals, of PFASs.
You Won’t Believe How Much Pesticides You’re Eating Every Day
A recent study proves once again that the average consumer is ingesting tons of pesticide chemicals, largely due to the planting of GMO crops.
Have You Discovered the Dirty Little Secret of Almonds?
Most of the almonds sold in the U.S. have been fumigated with propylene oxide, a chemical that even the CDC has admitted causes cancer.
How Flavored Water is Ruining Children’s Health
Many individuals think that flavored water is healthful, but it is actually ruining children’s health with sugar and making them reject real water.
The Fiery Benefits of Hot Peppers and Capsaicin
Capsaicin in the active component in hot peppers. It has been found to aid in weight loss in multiple studies, act as a painkiller, and even fight cancer.
Major Changes Are Coming to Sell-by Food Labels
Sweeping changes are coming to sell-by food labels to make them more uniform and easier for Americans to understand. Tell us what you think.