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.
Living a Disease Free Life: Solutions to Daily Health Risks that Lead to Disease
The modern lifestyle is oftentimes a magnet for disease and major health conditions. Our diet along with many so-called “health” products, industrial materials, lack of exercise, stress, and other factors…
Walnuts Pack a Powerful Dose of Antioxidants
If you’re eager to boost your body’s levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants, look no further than the walnut. It turns out that walnuts are the superheroes of the nut world, at…
FDA Claims New GM Potatoes are Safe: But Would You Eat it?
The Food and Drug Administration has recently given a green light to a genetically modified potato engineered to resist a certain pathogen.
Resveratrol Protects Diabetics Against Heart Disease
In a recent study, researchers have found resveratrol can actually protect diabetics from heart disease. Non-diabetics also benefit from the substance.
Huge Victory: USDA Introduces Official Non-GMO Label
The USDA has developed a government certification which companies can use to show that the product is completely free of genetically modified ingredients.
Landmark? Major Corporation Calling GMOs ‘All Natural’ Targeted for False Advertising
Major opponent of GMO labeling, Heinz is the latest target for false advertising claims and for supplying food with toxic GMO ingredients.