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.
Drinking Water Over Fizzy Drinks Slashes Diabetes Risk
There is a simple way to avoid diabetes: choose purified water over sugar-sweetened fizzy drinks. Researchers from Harvard University have tied consumption of carbonated beverages such as soda to diabetes…
Nation’s Largest Chicken Producer to Stop Using Human Antibiotics
Tyson, the largest chickenroducer in the nation, is set to stop feeding its chickens antibiotics that are traditionally used for people by 2017.
Kellogg’s Sales Plummet Again in 8th Decline of Last 9 Quarters
Total net sales for Kellogg’s fell again by 8.5 percent, signifying a continued losses as consumers continue to reject the corporation’s food products.
Olympic Athlete Praises Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract
Did you ever wonder what Olympic athletes may be supplementing with for their health? In addition to training extremely hard, these athletes also provide their body’s with a health-boosting supplements…
Ginger: A Prostate Cancer Treatment from the Kitchen Spice Rack
Research shows that a food as simple as ginger could be the answer to preventing and even treating prostate cancer without any toxic side-effects.
5 Awesome Spices to Cook with for a Healthier Life
Many of the spices we use to make our plates a gustatory and olfactory delight are also very beneficial to our bodies, too. Here are 5 awesome spices you should…