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.
News Flash: Review Finds Diet Soda to be Health Destroyer
Researchers from Purdue reviewed a dozen studies published within the last five years on the health risks of consuming diet soda. The news is not positive.
Could Dark Chocolate Save Your Life?
Did you know that eating chocolate could help to prevent both stroke and heart disease – two leading causes of death in the United States?
Demystifying Minerals: Which Ones are Truly Essential and Where to Find Them
Americans are devoid of essential nutrients – and this is why we are sick. Here is how to understand which ones you need and how to get them.
Ask Quaker Food Maker to Support GMO Labeling
Quaker and PepsiCo have spent $8 million+ to defeat GMO labeling. It is time to send a message to this maker of family foods to support the right to know.
Chick-Fil-A Plans to Remove Dyes, High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Following consumer outrage, Chick-fil-A has decided to remove high fructose corn syrup from their buns and artificial dyes from their sauces and dressings.
Most Top Retailers Sell Food Produced with Bee-Killing Pesticides
U.S. food retailers aren’t doing a good job of keeping up with Americans’ increasing demand for organic food and elimination of pesticides in crops.