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.
US Senator Joins Consumers in Outrage of FDA’s GM Salmon Approval
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, joins consumer groups in voicing concern over the newly approved genetically modified salmon.
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.
Did You Know: US Meat Labels Reveal Origins – Show Born, Raised, Slaughtered Locales
Did you know that as of late November 2013, meat labels in the US include far more details like where the animal was born, raised, and slaughtered?
How Our Guts Are Being Damaged & Making Us Sick
Western diets and modern-day hygiene have wiped out important bacteria in our digestive tracts. Many may not know it, but this is a serious issue.
Don’t Drink This if You Want to Avoid Diabetes
A new study shows that drinking a single sugary drink daily ups the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – even in skinny individuals.
McDonald’s Downfall: Even Kids Aren’t Eating Fast Food Anymore
As McDonald’s keeps losing profits each and every month, even kids are eating less disease-breeding fast food.