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.
Blueberries, Strawberries Cut Heart Attack Risk, Reduce Inflammation
Women could cut their risk of heart attack simply by eating blueberries or strawberries three times per week.
Not so Pure: Tropicana Orange Juice & 20 Class Action Lawsuits Against its ‘Natural’ & ‘100% Pure’ Labels
Tropicana Orange Juice claims to be ‘natural’ and ‘100% pure’, but this product is far from pure, and an influx of class action law suits are showing it.
5 Facts About Farm-Raised Fish You Should Know
While fish from the ocean may be riddled with pollution and radiation, farm-raised aren’t great either. Here are 5 things you should know about farm-raised fish.
Don’t Worry: USDA Says Pesticide-Laden Food is Safe to Eat
The USDA recently claimed that current pesticides levels on food are safe, and that we should continue eating food coated with toxic chemicals.
What Is ‘Organic’? Groups Hash it out over Synethetic Ingredients in Organics
Did you know that there are exceptions as to what is and isn’t allowed in USDA certified organic produce? Check out how the rules recently changed.
Avocado: The Prolific Green Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Combined
Studies have even found avocado-eaters to be especially healthy. Here is why the health benefits of avocados are some you will not want to miss.