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.
Global Treaty Signed to Stop Deadly Mercury While FDA Allows it Unchecked in Your Food
Over 140 nations have come together under a new treaty to curb deadly mercury pollution over serious risks to worldwide health, but meanwhile the FDA is still allowing the mass…
Petition: Tell Wendy’s to Stop Using Eggs from Slave Hens Crammed into Tiny Cages
Mercy for Animals has started a petition telling Wendy’s to stop abusing birds used to provide eggs for the international chain.
Obese Kids’ Health Improves After Just 9 Days Without Added Sugar
Reducing the amount of sugar that children consume for as little as 9 days is all it takes for youngsters’ health to start improving, a new study says.
McDonald’s Keeps Losing Money Month After Month
McDonald’s has been losing money fast, and even underperforming the stock market for quite some time, but new revelations are even more serious.
Butter vs Margarine: The Big Fat Butter Lie
Butter vs Margarine: After decades of going back and forth between butter and margarine, do we finally know which comes out on top? You bet.
Fatty Foods Trigger Chemical Reaction Similar to Marijuana
It’s hard to eat just one potato chip, and a new study may explain why. Fatty foods like chips and fries trigger the body to produce chemicals much like those…