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.
Gluten Free Diets May Do More Harm than Good for Children
New research warns that tacking children off gluten, while citing celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, could actually be more damaging than helpful.
Monsanto’s GMO Soy Found in Baby Formula in Portland, Oregon
Genetic testing has confirmed the presence of genetically modified soy created by Monsanto for heavy pesticide exposure in infant formula sold in Oregon.
Report: Baby Food Contains “Worrisome” Levels of Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium
Organic baby foods are definitely healthier than conventional, but they contain just as many potentially harmful heavy metals as non-organic baby foods, according to Consumer Reports.
4 In-Season September Superfoods
Eating in season is is a great way to boost your health naturally. Here are 5 foods that are great to eat during September. Remember, choose organic!
Warning: 3 Fast Food Ingredient Secrets
While many of us live a largely sedentary lifestyle, the United States remains a highly mobile society, addicted to the road and high-speed, demanding daily schedules—hence, our addiction to fast…
Brain Scans Reveal that Processed Foods ARE Addictive…Again!
Highly processed carbohydrates (including sugar and high fructose corn syrup) are addictive, plain and simple. And a recent study offers additional evidence to prove it using brain scans.