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.
Study: Grape-Eaters are Especially Healthy, Make Healthier Choices Overall
A study has found that grape-eaters are especially healthy, taking in more health-boosting fruit, vegetables, vitamins, and minerals than non-grape eaters.
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…
3 Companies Using GMOs in Baby Formula
Here are 3 companies which will not consider removing GMOs from their baby products. They represent more than 90 percent of baby formula sales in the US.
New Research Finds Fruit Can Convert ‘Bad’ Fat into ‘Good’ Fat
Research shows that eating two or three servings of resveratrol-rich fruit like berries and grapes can convert ‘bad’ fat into ‘calorie-burning, good fat.’
6 FDA-Approved Foods Banned in Other Countries
Did you know that various food ingredients and foods found in the United States are actually banned in other countries? Here are 6 of those foods.
Baltimore Bans Sugary Drinks from Children’s Menus
In a measure intended to promote healthy eating habits among children, Baltimore has become the first state to ban sugary drinks from children’s menus.