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.
Not so Pure: Tropicana Orange Juice & 20 Class Action Lawsuits Against its ‘Natural’ & ‘100% Pure’ Labels
Tropicana Orange Juice claims to be ‘natural’ and ‘100% pure’, but this product is far from pure, and an influx of class action law suits are showing it.
Food Industry Study Slams Recommended Sugar Intake Limits
A new study claiming dietary guideline limits on sugar are inaccurate is the food industry’s latest attempt at planting doubts in buyers’ minds.
Alarming Amounts of ADHD-Causing Artificial Colors Found in Kid-Popular Foods
A recent study found that many foods marketed to children, especially breakfast cereals, have some of the highest levels of ADHD-causing food coloring.
Reducing Stroke Risk One Coffee Cup at a Time
According to a study out of Japan, drinking coffee could be one of many preventative methods for reducing stroke risk. This is also true for tea.
27 Years | No Deaths from Vitamins, 3 Million from Prescription Drugs
Over the past 27 years — the complete time frame that the data has been available — there have been 0 deaths as a result of vitamins and over…
Facing Infertility Issues? Eat Walnuts for Sperm Health, says Study
Facing infertility problems? Walnuts could help. In one study, walnuts increased sperm count, and improved concentration, vitality and movement of sperm.