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.
Is Local Food Organic Food? Many People Get it Wrong
About 17 percent of 2500 surveyed American believe the terms ‘local’ and ‘organic’ could be used interchangeably and 22 percent thought local means non-GMO.
The 37 Cereals Loaded With Disease-Linked Mega Sugar
A new report has found that many popular cereals contain alarming amounts of sugar – even as much as 8 or even 10 teaspoons.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Switches to Non-GMO, and Fair Trade Means BIG Changes
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has recently decided to phase out all GMOs and only source fair trade ingredients, and the company is sticking to that decision.
7 Health Benefits of the Root Vegetable, Jicama
Jicama, or Mexican yam, is a sweet-tasting and crunchy food similar to a sweet potato which offers numerous health benefits. Here are 7 benefits of jicama.
Baltimore, Other Big Cities Push for Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks
Next week, the Baltimore City Council will consider a bill that will require warning labels on sugary drinks similar to those found on tobacco products.
5 Whole-Body Pumpkin Health Benefits
It is time to start breaking out the pumpkins! From promoting vision to protecting your heart, here are 5 pumpkin health benefits.