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.
Toxic Truth: Evidence GMO Foods are Far Different from Non-GMO Foods
Several new studies have proven beyond a doubt that genetically modified foods are far different from their non-GMO counterparts.
Green Tea and Tomato to Naturally Treat Multiple Cancers
There are numerous foods which work together to deliver a one-two punch to halt cancerous tumor development. Green tea and tomatoes are two of those foods.
How This Staple ‘Ingredient’ Zaps Your Health and Energy
More than 7 in 10 Americans eat too much sugar. Unfortunately, refined sugar robs you of energy while fueling neurodegenerative disease, cancer, and more.
Nation’s Largest Chicken Producer to Stop Using Human Antibiotics
Tyson, the largest chickenroducer in the nation, is set to stop feeding its chickens antibiotics that are traditionally used for people by 2017.
Apple and Grape Seed Extracts Reduce Cancer-Causing Chemicals from Cooking Meat
Research indicates that extracts from apples and other fruits may reduce the formation of cancer causing chemicals from cooking meat, making the meat safer.
BIG News! Senate Refuses DARK Act, Protects Americans’ Right to Know
The Senate just made the right decision in voting AGAINST a food bill that would effectively ruin GMO labeling across the country and keep Americans in the dark about what…