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.
How Do Presidential Candidates Weigh in on the Issue of GMOs?
How do the 2016 presidential candidates feel about genetically modified foods and GMO labeling. Here is what some of them have to say.
GMO Study Broadcast: Russian GMO Rat Experiment to be Broadcast 24/7
Russian researchers will stream an experiment live to show the effects of GMO feed on rats. This comes after a French study found GMOs to have negative effects on rats,…
Big Biotech, Bill Gates Working to Create GMO Super Banana to Fight Malnutrition
Big biotech, along with Bill Gates, is now developing a GMO super-banana meant to take on malnutrition in the developing world. But at what cost?
Pediatricians Warn Against Microwaving Kids’ Food in Plastic Containers
In a report, pediatricians warn against storing children’s food in plastic containers, and more importantly, against microwaving children’s food in them.
Onions, Quercetin Found to Reduce Blood Pressure
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that foods rich in quercetin – such as onions- are able to effectively lower blood pressure.
4 Important Tips for Growing Your Own Superfoods
The nutritional value of a single food can surpass the quantity of fruit and veggies consumed. Here are 4 tips for growing nutrient-dense superfoods.