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.
Daily Cup of Coffee can Save the Eyes, Preserve Vision
The chemical constituents of coffee can help prevent the deterioration of eyesight and possible blindness due to retinal damage.
The Cancer-Fighting Part of an Orange You Probably Aren’t Eating
You’ve probably heard that citrus fruits, like the bergamot orange grown in the Mediterranean, have anti-aging effects and also help with weight loss by boosting metabolism. Citrus fruits are also…
Coffee Leads to Immortality?! Study Outlines Longevity Benefits of Coffee
In a study, people who drank 2-3 cups of coffee a day reduced their risk of dying by 12 percent compared to non-drinkers.
US Senator Joins Consumers in Outrage of FDA’s GM Salmon Approval
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, joins consumer groups in voicing concern over the newly approved genetically modified salmon.
Nestle can No Longer Claim Nesquik is “a Great Start to the Day” in the U.K.
Nestle has to remove its claim that Nesquik is “a great start to the day” after a lobbying group claimed it encouraged poor nutritional habits in children.
Breaking: Campbell Soup to Adopt GMO Labels on its Products
Campbell Soup Company says it will be the first major food company to adopt food labels that will disclose genetically modified ingredients.