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.
FDA Approves GMO Apples & Potatoes, Likely No Labeling
The FDA has approved genetically modified varieties of apples and potatoes with likely no labeling, saying that the foods are perfectly safe.
Algae: Both a Superfood and Renewable Energy Resource
You may view algae as ‘the green stuff’ floating on a still body of water or gathering on the sides of pool or fish tanks, but it is so much…
New Study: 43% of Consumers Rank ‘Non-GMO’ Food as ‘Very Important’
In a recently published Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent of respondents ranked ‘non-gmo’ as very important when it comes to food choices.
Harvard Study: Eating Nuts Reduces All-Cause Death Risk by 20%
One of the largest dietary prospective studies proves that eating nuts reduces overall mortality by 20 percent, protecting against numerous diseases.
9 Foods the Government is Paying for You to Eat | Top Subsidized Foods
The United States federal government paid American farmers $12.3 billion in 2009 to boost crop production. While this number may seem high, it is actually nearly the lowest amount paid…
Infographic: Obesity in America
With obesity on the rise in the United States, a number of things are changing. Not only are portion sizes growing astronomically along with artificial sweetener consumption, but society is…