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.
Most Kids Lack Ideal Cardiovascular Health: What do we Do?
A new report shows that many children lack ideal cardiovascular health, due to poor diet and a lack of physical activity, leading to health problems later.
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.
Genetically Modified Chocolate to Consume 70% of Global Cocoa Supply
New initiatives seek to genetically modify 70% of the global cocoa supply, highlighting the necessity for consumers to select only high quality organic chocolate products in order to avoid this…
Trans Fat Ban Reduced Heart Attacks, Strokes, Deaths in NY State
The number of heart attacks and strokes decreased in New York State after several cities and counties banned trans fats, according to a new study.
5 Immune-Boosting Ingredients for an Anti-Cancer Smoothie
Looking for a way to prevent inflammation and cancer. Time to use these 5 immune-boosting ingredients to make your own anti-cancer smoothie.
Whole Foods Bans “Sludge” or Human Feces on Produce
Whole Foods announced they will be banning sludge, aka biosolids containing human poop, from produce. A marketing or health-related move?