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.
Study: GMO Soy Accumulates Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde
Researchers found that genetically modifying soy sparks the production of carcinogenic formaldehyde while disrupting the plant’s ability to control stress.
What You Should Know About the Carcinogenic Nature of Overcooked Foods
As part of a new campaign, the U.K.’s Food Standards Agency is warning that overcooking starchy foods releases a substance known to cause cancer.
Study Links GMOs to over 22 Different Diseases
A new study gives even more evidence that GMOs should be banned, finding that GMOs and pesticides are linked to the growth of 22 different diseases.
U.S. Apples Coated in Questionable Chemical that’s Banned in Europe
Is your apple toxic? DPA, or diphenylamine, has been banned in Europe, but remains as one of the most prominent toxins on American apples and pears.
5 Health Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba
The ancient ginkgo biloba plant has been used as a medicinal healing food by various cultures forever. Here are 5 health benefits of ginkgo biloba.
Soda, Sugar Causing Obesity in Children as Young as 5
A recent study found that a daily sugary drink habit was associated with an increased risk of obesity by 1.5 times for children as young as 5 years old.