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.
Is Splenda Safe? Examining the Dangers of this ‘Sugar Alternative’
Is Splenda safe? Unfortunately, the Splenda craze has taken a toll on the American people. Wrongfully marketed as a healthful alternative to regular sugar, ‘made from sugar so it tastes…
Artificial Sweetener Use Among Kids Rose 200% in Less than 15 Years
Low-calorie sweetener use among children rose 200% from 1999-2012, leaving health experts concerned about the potential long-term health effects.
Top 5 Health Benefits of Cherries
Cherries are a delicious summer treat packed full of nutrition. Here are 5 health benefits of cherries, from preventing cancer to fighting inflammation.
Minute Maid’s Pomegranate Blueberry Juice is 99% Apple and Grape Juice
Pom Wonderful is suing Coca-Cola over deceiving people over it’s pomegranate blueberry juice, which is actually 99.4 percent apple and grape-derived,
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.
5 Reasons to Rethink Chicken
There are several reasons chicken—and especially mass-produced chicken—might not deserve a place on your plate. Here are 5 reasons to re-consider chicken.