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.
Science Says Eating Protein can Make You Feel Fuller Longer
Science has shown once again that eating a diet rich in protein creates feelings of satiety that help people feel full longer.
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.
How is Aspartame Made? 1999 Investigation Finds Aspartame is Made with Genetically Modified Bacteria
As early as 1999, aspartame was exposed as a toxic sweetener that was made through a process that involves genetically modified bacteria. An article by The Independent entitled “World’s top…
Most Top Retailers Sell Food Produced with Bee-Killing Pesticides
U.S. food retailers aren’t doing a good job of keeping up with Americans’ increasing demand for organic food and elimination of pesticides in crops.
Dark Chocolate Promotes Heart Health, Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Is chocolate good for you? You bet! While not all chocolate is created equal, there are absolutely benefits to eating the right kind of chocolate. Just one of many benefits…
FDA Finally Moves to Ban Heart-Clogging Trans Fats
The FDA recently announced that it will require companies to gradually phase out heart-clogging trans fats found in various junk and fast food products.