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.
Orange Juice Artificially Flavored to Taste Like Oranges
If you are purchasing “100% juice” products not made from concentrate in mainstream grocery stores, you may actually be tasting a combination of flavor chemicals. After oranges are squeezed for…
Avoiding These 5 Types of Foods Could Help You Avoid Migraines
Do you suffer from intense headaches or migraines? Try avoiding these 5 types of foods that trigger migraines so stay pain-free.
FDA Won’t Make Food Companies Label GM Plant Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said recently that it would not require labeling of genetically modified plants that have been approved for sale.
Huge: Spending Bill Forces FDA to Label the New GM Salmon
The Food and Drug Administration may be forced to finalize guidelines for the labeling of the recently-approved genetically modified (GM) salmon.
Vitamin D Better than Fluoride at Cavity Prevention
The link between adequate vitamin D levels and increased cavity prevention is long established, with documentation as far back as the Civil War demonstrating the effect of natural sunlight exposure…
This Green Superfood is a Powerful Weight Loss Tool
Scientists have found the green superfood chlorella to be a powerful tool for weight loss and many other aspects of good health.