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.
Chocolate Can Help Accelerate Healthy Fat Loss
Chocolate is typically considered an unhealthy food by some, but the truth of the matter is that real chocolate (not processed candy junk, but high quality and organic) actually possesses…
Study: 3-4 Cups of Coffee Per Day may cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Scientists have linked drinking 3-4 cups a coffee a day to a decreased risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Hormone Disrupting Chemical Banned in EU Found in 50 Top US Snacks
A recent Harvard study says a widely used chemical used in US food products causes fertility issues, yet it is still allowed to be used.
Even ‘Natural’ Sodas with ‘Real Sugar’ Being Sold with GMO Sugar
Did you know that companies like Coca Cola, Pepsi, and others are putting GMO sugar in sodas, and then calling them natural? Not so surprising.
3 Tips for Treating and Preventing Diabetes
For those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, lifestyle and diet are everything. Here are 3 tips for the treatment and prevention of diabetes.
TTB to Review Alcohol Labeling: GMOs in Your Beer and Wine?
Beer, wine, and other alcoholic drinks are not required to be labeled, but this could change soon as GMO labeling laws come to light under state pressure.