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.
3 Good Reasons to Ditch Packaged Bread and Make Your Own Today
Are you buying packaged bread filled with questionable ingredients? Mother Nature did not intend for these 3 ingredients to be in something you eat.
This American City Successfully Reduced Sodium in Chinese Take-out
The Get Healthy Philly initiative taught chefs how to use less sodium in Chinese dishes, thus reducing the disease risk for those who eat take-out food.
Chipotle’s Anti-GMO, Health-Conscious Marketing Genius Rakes in 30% Increased Profits
Chipotle Mexican Grill is currently weaning themselves off GMO foods and going even more health-conscious. These moves resulted in a 30% profit increase.
Kraft Factory Chemical Accident Leads to Deadly ‘Poison Cloud’
When workers at a German Kraft Foods facility accidentally poured nitric acid into a tank of sodium hydroxide, 250 factory employees fled and 700 firefighters arrived at the scene to…
Pepsi Removes Artificial Sweetener Aspartame From Diet Pepsi
Succumbing to public pressure, Pepsi has announced that it will be removing the artificial sweetener aspartame from its Diet Pepsi soda product.
Bill to Put Warning Labels on Sodas and Sugary Drinks in California Advances
A bill that would require a warning label on soft drinks and sugary sodas has advanced in California – the beverage industry is fighting it tooth and nail.