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.
Boulder Brands CEO Says 43% of Customers Want Non-GMO Food
Thanks to the anti-GMO movement, makers of Smart Balance will remove GMOs from their butters and spreads. The change will happen as early as this March.
Addictive as Cocaine, Fructose Fuels Cancer and Obesity as American Diet Staple
Fructose, a staple in the diet of many Americans, is continually being pegged by scientific research as a significant player in the development and spread cancer. Furthermore, a growing number…
Broccoli and Tomatoes Combination Creates Anti-Cancer Superpower
One study published in the Journal of Cancer Research has found that when used together, broccoli and tomatoes become a virtual anti-cancer superpower.
Vitamin C Shown to Significantly Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Many people supplement with vitamin C to boost their immune system when they feel a cold coming on. But, research shows the benefits are more far-reaching than a temporary illness-fighter,…
Activism Forces Whole Foods to Adopt Mandatory GMO Labeling
Whole Foods has announced that it will be rolling out mandatory GMO labels to indicate whether or not a product contains GMOs by 2018.
One of the Cheapest Cancer Fighters on the Planet
Did you know that onions possess a super-powerful anti-cancer compound known as quercetin? Find out how onions can be so powerful.