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.
Study Confirms Organic Food Has LOWER Pesticide Levels than Conventional
Research has once again confirmed that eating organic foods will lower intake of toxic pesticides sprayed on our food supply.
Study: Drinking Diet Soda Leads to Weight GAIN
Research continually shows that diet soda is a weak weight loss tool. In fact, a recent study linked diet soda consumption with an increase in waist lines.
New Rules Would Limit Predatory Junk Food Makers in Schools
The USDA and the White House announced new rules that would limit the amount of marketing for unhealthy foods that children are exposed to in school.
Report Finds ‘Natural’ Cereal Products Loaded with GMOs, Pesticides
Many of these products may even include the “Non-GMO” label, but a shocking new report by the Cornucopia Institute has found that not only do supposedly ‘natural’ cereal products contain…
Activism Causes Companies to Replace Artificial Dyes with Natural Ones
The look of many of the foods Americans know and love will soon be changing as food companies start removing artificial dyes from their products.
Lower Your Risk of Depression by Eating More of This Food
Researchers have found that people who eat a healthy amount of fish have a lower risk of depression, with men seemingly benefiting more than women.