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 Monsanto’s Worst Fear Coming True?
Monsanto’s worst fear comes true as Big Food brands move toward GMO labeling and organic food. Chipotle, McDonald’s, Panera, Campbell’s take the lead.
Stealth GMOs Rapidly Consuming Global Food Supply
Obviously there is no room for GMOs in truly healthy food products, which is why it is truly vital that you understand the nature of GMOs and how they are…
The 4 Worst Fast Food ‘Ingredients’ They Don’t Tell You About
From breast implant chemicals to laxatives, there’s a lot about fast food you haven’t been told. Here are 4 ingredients you may not know about.
Rosemary Benefits – The Memory Booster and Powerful Antioxidant
Throughout history, the herb rosemary has been used to heal; sooth and nourish the body as well as providing a huge memory boost. The powerful antioxidant properties of this herb…
Flashback: The Genetically Modified Rice Made with Human Genes
In the wake of the so-called defeat of Proposition 37, it’s eerie looking back on this 2007 Mail Online article on the “world’s first” genetically modified food crop containing human…
Could Your Digestive Problems be Solved by Eliminating GMOs?
Evidence exists that could tie the growing prevalence of GMO foods to the increase in digestive problems like leaky gut syndrome and IBS.