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.
Apples: Yet Another “Perfect” Food?
Apples contain numerous beneficial compounds that protect against illness and disease. The fruit is one of many must-have superfoods.
Reduce Blood Pressure with Olive Oil
There are many benefits of using extra virgin olive oil as a healthy source of fats in your daily diet. While it can encourage heart and liver health, the effects…
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?
5 Health Foods that are NOT Health Foods
Here are 5 food products you might believe are good for you due to clever marketing and misleading information, but they really are not healthy.
Report: Fast Food Chains Spend Billions ‘Targeting Black Children’
A new report reveals fast food chains are dumping billions to specifically target black children and those most likely to become obese.
Boost Cinnamon Intake to Ward off Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s good on apples and sprinkled on toast; it’s used in a variety of recipes for its sweet and subtly spicy flavor. But, it’s far more than a kitchen spice—it’s…