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 Natural Brain Foods for Cognition and Concentration
As we age, it seems to be more and more difficult to keep our thoughts collected or even remember where we put our keys. This may be a part of…
Why Eating Fats Really Doesn’t Make You Fat
Does eating fat really make you fat? Recent evidence shows that we have been told a big fat lie, and that eating fat does not cause weight gain or disease.
Disposable Coffee Cups & Containers Found to Harbor Carcinogens
Plastic and styrofoam cups have become commonplace in the daily lives of millions worldwide. The convenience and cost effectiveness of these disposable items has led to thousands of companies dispensing…
Research: Gold and Tea Outperform Chemo in Fighting Cancer
The latest research on the subject shines a light on just how powerful the combination of gold and tea can be in conquering cancer, and even the mainstream media is…
McDonald’s Self-Service Screens Contain an Unsavory “Ingredient”
Researchers in the U.K. tested self-service touchscreens at 8 McDonald’s in England and found fecal bacteria on each of them, as well as other bugs.
Food Scientists: New GMO Potatoes ‘Extremely Worrisome’
Major food scientists are speaking out over the ‘worrisome’ newly approved genetically modified potatoes set for sale in the US.