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.
Report: 3 Reasons Why GMOs Won’t Feed the World
In a new analysis published by the EWG, it is clear that genetically modified ingredients are the last thing the world needs to feed and nourish its people.
How to Buy Organic Food for Cheap at The Grocery Store
The truth is, a lot of organic food IS expensive, but here’s my biggest tip to buy organic food for cheap at the grocery store.
Is Drinking Diet Soda Really Bad for Your Health?
Is drinking diet soda bad for your health? It has no sugar, calories, fat, or carbohydrates, so you would think it’s fine. But the truth is: it is not.
Ingredients to Avoid for Shifting to a Healthy Diet
It isn’t terribly difficult to begin a new life in your own bubble of healthy eating. So then why do people often put off much needed changes in diet? It…
Want to Know Which Milk Beats All Other Milks?
Cow’s milk? Soy milk? Almond milk? Rice milk? Which milk is best? Here is the milk you should be drinking and why.
Iowa State University Students and Faculty Call GMO Banana Trials Into Question
Iowa State University students were recruited to take part in experimental trials involving GMO bananas, but there are so many issues, people got angry.