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.
Sorry Monsanto: Major Boom in Organic Oils Amid Global Concern over GMO Contamination
There are rising concerns over genetically modified soy and canola oil, leading food producers to seek out sunflower oil as the flower is difficult to GM.
Could Cockroach Milk be the Next Superfood?
Cockroach milk may be the next superfood, and 1 researcher predicts it may find its way into protein drinks via yeast – bioengineered yeast.
Why GMO-Free Cheerios are Nice, But Far From a Major Victory
General Mills has recently announced that its Cheerios cereal would be GMO-fee. The move is nice, but hardly a major victory. Here is why.
Top 10 Healthy Yet Cheap Organic Foods
Cheap organic foods? In the face of global economic struggle, the issue of personal finance is at the heart of the average consumer. But do you really have to shed…
This Nationwide Fix Could Save 200,000 Lives Over 15 Years
A new study shows that if the government made fruits and veggies more affordable, it would drastically cut heart-related deaths in the U.S.
Common Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Brain Shrinkage
Vitamin B12 is an energy-boosting nutrient, but it also plays a major role in maintaining proper brain function and development. A new study has found that low blood levels of…