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.
BIG News! Senate Refuses DARK Act, Protects Americans’ Right to Know
The Senate just made the right decision in voting AGAINST a food bill that would effectively ruin GMO labeling across the country and keep Americans in the dark about what…
Food Companies are Trying to Hide Trans Fat in our Food, Despite FDA Ban
The FDA recently banned trans fats, but food companies are asking the FDA for permission to add less than a gram of fat to certain foods. Is it safe?
Is Diet Soda Bad for You? 5 Major Negative Side Effects of Drinking DIET Soda
Americans consume almost 50 billion liters of soda annually. And while consumers are beginning to realize that soda is indeed having a detrimental impact on their health, diet soda is…
Kroger Sued for Misleading Consumers About Simple Truth ‘Natural’ Chicken
Kroger is in the middle of a lawsuit for making false claims about its Simple Truth Natural Chicken, saying it’s cage-free and raised in humane conditions.
Chinese Plant Compound Wipes out Cancer in 40 Days, Says New Research
Known as the ‘thunder god vine’ or lei gong teng, the Chinese plant is actually integrated into Chinese medicine and has been used for ages in remedying a number of…
Omega-3’s Deliver a Double Punch Against Anxiety and Inflammation
A new study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, surprisingly, in anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people. The…