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.
18 Million Americans Suffer from GMO and Gluten Intolerance
Research estimates that over 18 million Americans now have a gluten sensitivity. GMOs, modern wheat, and processed foods may be the primary culprits.
Is Coffee Good for You? 13+ Health Benefits of Coffee
Researchers find that coffee contains a myriad of serious health benefits, and contains a large amount of antioxidant polyphenols.
Investors Demand that McDonald’s Ban the Use of Antibiotics in its Meat
Days after McDonald’s said it will shift to using cage-free eggs, investors started pressuring the fast-food chain to remove antibiotics from all its meat.
Ice Cream Giant to Drop Milk with Monsanto’s rBST Growth Hormones
In the face of a health-conscious collective, ice cream giant Breyers has decided to stop using milk from cows treated with the growth hormone rBST.
Potatoes Found to Combat High Blood Pressure
Potatoes have been branded a fattening food type after recent studies have linked potato and french fry consumption to obesity, but a new study has shed light on the link…
Over 12 Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil
Once you learn of the health benefits of sesame seeds and sesame oil, you may just find yourself stocking up on this ancient condiment.