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.
Wendy’s Shifts Tomato Source to Mexico, Sparking Boycott of Hamburger Titan
Wendy’s employees see company’s sift of tomato sourcing to Mexico as breach of food ethics, calls for company boycott.
Ice Cream Giant to Drop Milk with Monsanto’s rBST Growth Hormones
In the face of a health-conscious collective, ice cream giant Breyers has decided to stop using milk from cows treated with the growth hormone rBST.
Meat Linked to Cancer for Second Time this Fall
Another study has linked eating meat to cancer, but this time chicken was also linked to the disease. However, scientists did clear up the association.
STEVIA: The Ultra-Sweet Sugar Substitute that Isn’t Always Natural
Stevia has been touted for many years as a natural substitute for sugar and various artificial sweeteners, but not all stevia is created equal.
Study: Eating more Plant Protein Offsets ‘Dangers of Eating Meat’
A new study suggests that those who consume animal proteins are at a higher risk for death than those who do not.
Apple or Pear a Day Protects Brain Health
A new study has found that consuming fruit with a white interior, such as apples and pears, can protect your body against strokes — adding to the pile of research…