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.
Mega-Corp Using GMO Ingredients Forced to Drop “100% Natural” Labels
Mega-corporation General Mills was forced to remove the label “100% Natural” from more than 20 of its products, including its Nature Valley snack bars.
U.S. Apples Coated in Questionable Chemical that’s Banned in Europe
Is your apple toxic? DPA, or diphenylamine, has been banned in Europe, but remains as one of the most prominent toxins on American apples and pears.
How Will You Know if Your Store is Selling GM Salmon?
How will you know if your store is going to sell the newly approved genetically modified salmon, since the FDA does not require labeling?
4 Proofs The FDA Does Not Care About Your Health
The stated mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to protect and promote public health through the regulation of everything from food products to pharmaceutical drugs. Based on…
5 Foods to Improve Skin, Hair, and Nail Health
Multiple studies have confirmed the fact that eating healthy improves looks even more than makeup and cosmetic surgery. Instead of spending thousands on designer makeup or invasive surgeries, try this…
Caution: GMO Non-Browning ‘Arctic Apple’ Coming Soon – Would You Eat It?
The latest non-browning genetically modified atrocity, the Arctic Apple. is coming soon thanks to modern science, but I’m not sure its safe to take a bite.