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.
7 Evidence-Backed Health Benefits of Oranges
What are the health benefits oranges or organic orange juice? Here are 7 evidence-backed health benefits of your favorite vitamin C-packed orange fruit.
15 Million Americans Suffer from Food Allergies: Could GMOs be to Blame?
Food allergies like gluten intolerance affect more than 15 million Americans, and the cost for treating children’s food allergies will be $25 billion/year.
How Any New Mom can Lower Her Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke in women, and the longer a woman breastfeeds, the greater protection she has.
GMO-Riddled ‘Lucky Charms’ Makes it to UK Supermarket, Parents Outraged
Lucky Charms, an artificially-colored, GMO-riddled cereal popular in the U.S., recently made its way to U.K. store shelves, and parents are outraged.
If You’re a Heavy Drinker, This Study Might Make You Cut Back
A meta-analysis of numerous studies suggests that drinking alcohol may actually cause seven types of cancer. Maybe we should all cut down a little.
5 Hot Benefits of Hot Peppers and Capsaicin
Containing the compound capsaicin, hot peppers have been found to aid in weight loss, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation – among other benefits.