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.
Goji Berry Compound Could Treat 2 Deadly Tropical Diseases
A compound found in goji berries, called 7-keto-sempervirol, attacks the coating of the parasites that cause life-threatening schistosomiasis and fascioliasis, according to a Welsh study.
Why GMO-Free Cheerios are Nice, But Far From a Major Victory
General Mills has recently announced that its Cheerios cereal would be GMO-fee. The move is nice, but hardly a major victory. Here is why.
STEVIA: The Ultra-Sweet Sugar Substitute that Isn’t Always Natural
Stevia has been touted for many years as a natural substitute for sugar and various artificial sweeteners, but not all stevia is created equal.
One Company is Setting a Whole New Level of Transparency for our Food Supply
Want food transparency? The Real Co. is launching the “Single Origin” food label to tell consumers exactly where their food comes from.
Activism: Kraft Removes Artificial Preservatives Among Consumer Outrage
Due to activism, Kraft (one of the worlds’ largest food companies) is removing an artificial preservative from their wrapped cheese (called singles).
Coca-Cola Caught Paying ‘Health Leaders’ to Say Soda is ‘Healthy Snack’
According to a report, many health writers, bloggers, and spokespeople are being compensated in order to push toxic soda onto the public as a health drink.