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.
How to Reduce Bloating: 6 Foods to Beat the Bloat
Bloating is typically caused by fluid or gas retention, though it can be hormonal. Either way, here is how to reduce bloating and 6 foods to beat the bloat.
Coffee Cuts Liver Cancer Risk by 40%
A study found that daily coffee consumption cuts liver cancer risk by 40%. Drinking 3 cups daily reduces the risk of liver cancer by more than 50%.
Potentially Dangerous GMO ‘Golden Rice’ Fed to Children Without Warning
GMO “golden” rice was created to deliver half of a child’s daily requirement of vitamin A in a single bowl, but the GMO rice is potentially dangerous.
Chick-Fil-A Vows to Phase out Antibiotics in Chicken by 2019
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A announced this week that it would be working towards an antibiotic-free food supply in coming years, by 2019.
Sesame Seeds may Compete with Conventional Knee Arthritis Drug Treatments
A recent study indicates that something as simple as sesame seeds may outrank even pharmaceutical drugs for arthritis pain and symptoms.
Stressed? Pomegranate Juice Could Help
omegranate juice could reduce stress in the workplace, according to new research. The study found that having the drink every day resulted in lower stress hormones and a reduction in…