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.
5 Lesser-Known Edible Trees and Shrubs
From Pawpaw to Mulberry, there are numerous fruit-producing trees and shrubs you can plant which don’t receive mainstream attention. Here are 5 of them.
Top 12 Pesticide-Dosed Foods of 2018 – Along with the 15 Cleanest Foods
The Environmental Working Group’s 2018 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists rank the pesticide and pesticide residue content of 47 different types of produce.
Start Sprouting to Receive up to 900% More Nutrition from Your Food
Are you aware that eating sprouts can yield up 900% more nutritional value compared to eating full grown food? Start sprouting to boost your health!
FDA Quietly Pushes Through Genetically Modified Salmon over Christmas Break
While you were likely resting or enjoying time with friends and family over the Christmas break, the United States Food and Drug Administration was hard at work ramming through genetically…
“GM-Free” Domino’s Caught Selling GMO-Laden Pizzas
It seems that the fast food giant Domino’s has been caught selling genetically modified ‘Frankenfood’ pizzas while claiming to be ‘GM-free’ on its website.
Genetically Modified Cows Created to Produce ‘Human Breast Milk’
It appears genetically modified babies, lab monkeys, genetically modified mosquitoes, and even human-hybrids are not enough for some geneticists. Human genes have successfully been inserted into genetically modified cows that…