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.
Here’s Why We Don’t Need Genetically Modified Fruit Like the GMO Non-Browning Apple
The FDA recently approved a highly questionable non-browning genetically modified apple – but non-GMO, non-browning apples already exist.
Natural Way to Reduce Cholesterol: Consume More Nuts!
Looking for a natural way to reduce cholesterol? Changing your diet is the single best way to do so. Nuts in particular have repeatedly been shown to be great for…
Cheerios Switches to Non-GMO After Activist Complaints
General Mills has recently issued a statement saying that they have removed GMO corn, corn syrup, and sugar beets from their Original Cheerios cereal.
FDA Analysis: Hundreds of Dietary Supplements Tainted with Rogue Pharmaceuticals
An FDA analysis published in JAMA Network Open reveals that hundreds of dietary supplements actually contain pharmaceutical drugs.
Video: What happens When a Family Eats Only Organic for Two Weeks
Is eating organic really that important? In this 90 second video, you can see how just 2 weeks of an organic lifestyle affected one family.
Is Camel’s Milk the Next Super Food Craze?
Camel’s milk is not only highly digestible, it is also full of nutrients that our bodies crave. Could it be the next super food craze?