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.
Studies Find that Drinking Water Leads to Weight Loss, Mental Boost
Recent research has shown that simply drinking more water can both help with weight loss and provide a mental boost.
Spicy Condiment Fights Deadly Pancreatic Cancer with Accuracy
Multiple active compounds within wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, have been shown to kill human pancreatic cancer cells with accuracy.
Almost all Ground Beef is ‘Contaminated with Fecal Matter’
The next time you throw a juicy burger on the grill, keep this in mind: almost all ground beef on the market is contaminated with dangerous fecal matter.
Big: New York Inches Closer to a Mandatory GM Labeling Bill
A GMO labeling bill requiring mandatory labeling of food made with genetically modified organisms recently moved forward in New York.
Essential Fats Reduce Cold Rates in Newborns
Pregnant mothers who take fish oil-type supplements containing DHA have been found to have infants with a lower rate of colds early on in life. Cold symptoms occurred 24% less…
10 Super Weird Exotic Superfoods You Haven’t Heard Of
Nature is astounding in her repertoire. Here are 10 super weird exotic superfoods you may never have heard of before.