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.
Study: How ‘Diet’ Products & Fake Fats Can Make You Fat
“Diet” snacks usually contain some sort of fake fat or sugar — a synthetic substitute that helps make the food taste as sweet or as rich as the real thing,…
Mulberry: The Ancient Super Food of Silkworms and Now, People
In ancient Chinese medicine, the Mulberry fruit was considered a golden elixir of super-human health. Here is what mulberry has to offer.
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.
Health Benefits of Strawberries
With hot weather comes a new bounty of delicious seasonal foods and meal options. In our current world, disease is also a major concern for many of us as we…
Wendy’s Natural Cut Fries Are Far From Natural
People are starting to know more than ever as to how food here in America is treated and created. With fabulous documentaries available like Food Inc. and King Corn to…
Costco Decides to Sell Controversial GM Salmon
As major supermarkets refuse GM salmon, mega-store Costco plans on selling the genetically modified fish to its customers while attempting to dress itself as a big organic seller.