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.
80% of Processed Foods in US Are Banned in Other Nations
Did you know that 80 percent of pre-packaged foods sold in the United States are actually banned in other nations? And for good reason.
Sugar Dangers: WHO Changes Sugar Intake Recommendation, Down to 5% of Total Calories
In light of sugar dangers, the World Health Organization now advises no more than 5 percent of daily calories should come from added sugars.
Scientists Push to Place RFID Tracking Chips in Food
RFID, short for Radio Frequency ID, tags have found their way into a wide variety of applications. These pellets, which are often roughly the same size as a grain of…
Is Starbucks’ Newly Offered Coconut Milk ‘Fake’?
Starbucks is now offering coconut milk as an additive for your daily coffee habit. But this coconut milk may not be so pure.
Fatty Foods Trigger Chemical Reaction Similar to Marijuana
It’s hard to eat just one potato chip, and a new study may explain why. Fatty foods like chips and fries trigger the body to produce chemicals much like those…
Citrus Fruit and Green Tea Combination Amplifies Cancer Protection, Study Finds
A study carried out in Japan has once again shown the cancer-fighting properties of citrus fruit. The study found that those who were eating the fruit had significantly lower risk…