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.
Sorry Monsanto: Major Boom in Organic Oils Amid Global Concern over GMO Contamination
There are rising concerns over genetically modified soy and canola oil, leading food producers to seek out sunflower oil as the flower is difficult to GM.
Benefits of Almonds
Many commercially produced products for health and beauty often brag about the use of almond milk, oil and butter as an ingredient. Almonds are actually a great source of vitamin…
U.S. Apples Coated in Questionable Chemical that’s Banned in Europe
Is your apple toxic? DPA, or diphenylamine, has been banned in Europe, but remains as one of the most prominent toxins on American apples and pears.
9 Sneaky Additives to Avoid at Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Be sure to steer clear of these 9 sneaky, health-harming food additives when you are getting ready to prepare your Thanksgiving spread.
Processed Meats Skyrocket Your Risk of Cancer
A recent study conducted by Swedish researchers has shown a further link between processed meats such as sausage or bacon and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. This kind of…
Top US Healthcare Giant: GMOs Are Devastating Health
The largest managed healthcare provider in the United States, Kaiser Permanente, is now publicly speaking out against GMOs and how to avoid them.