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.
“Miracle” Golden Rice Could Cause Birth Defects, Warns Indian Scientist
Golden Rice is being tested in Bangladesh, but an Indian scientist (among others) is warning that Golden Rice poses a serious threat to human health.
GMO Soy Repeatedly Linked to Sterility, Infant Mortality, Birth Defects
The genetically modified crop soybean grown on 91 percent of US soybean fields is repeatedly attributed to devastating reproductive and birth defects in animal studies. Nevertheless, the powers that be—in…
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.
WHO Set to Classify Red Meat, Processed Meats as “Probably Carcinogenic”
The World Health Organization is reportedly planning to classify red meat, bacon, sausages and other processed meats as probably carcinogenic to humans.
Here’s Why We Don’t Need Genetically Modified Fruit Like the GMO Non-Browning Apple
The FDA recently approved a highly questionable non-browning genetically modified apple – but non-GMO, non-browning apples already exist.
4 Nutrition-Packed Foods to Eat All the Time
Superfoods are jam packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds. Here are 4 superfoods you want in your life.