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.
Cinnamon Could Increase Ability to Learn, Study Says
A new study shows that the spice cinnamon may be able to help with learning ability due to the numerous compounds in the spice.
Nation’s Largest Chicken Producer to Stop Using Human Antibiotics
Tyson, the largest chickenroducer in the nation, is set to stop feeding its chickens antibiotics that are traditionally used for people by 2017.
McDonald’s Gives Kids Fitness Trackers, But Now Issues Recall
McDonald’s made a move to include fitness trackers in Happy Meals to boost its public image and help kids, but the idea backfired.
U.S. FDA Chief Still Deciding: Is GMO Salmon Safe?
GMO Salmon could ruin ocean life and human health, yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still considering whether to approve it or not.
4 Proofs the USDA Doesn’t Care About Your Health
Despite being tasked to defend public health, the USDA instead continues to not only go against public interest, but recklessly endanger the public with unacceptable and outright ludicrous policies that…
Instead of Drugs or Surgery, This Holistic Doc Prescribes Healthy Food
Instead of relying on mainstream medical drugs, doctors like Dr. Garth Davis are prescribing fresh produce and teaching patients about diet and lifestyle.