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.
Victory: Taco Bell & Pizza Hut to Remove Artificial Ingredients from Food
Victories! Fast food giants Taco Bell and Pizza Hut have announced that they will be removing artificial ingredients from their food items.
Want Natural Food Coloring? Add These Purple Sweet Potatoes to the Line Up
The little-grown purple sweet potato could be used to develop a plant-based food coloring that is both safe (unlike artifical colors) and pretty.
Americans To Eat 1+ Billion Pounds of GMO Foods On Superbowl Sunday
Super Bowl fans are expected to break previous records in consuming over 1 billion pounds of GMO-laden snack foods
Congress Bans FDA from Approving Genetically Modified ‘Franken’ Salmon
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a law that would effectively block the FDA from approving genetically modified ‘Franken’ salmon. The news came after the FDA declared that the…
World’s Top Tennis Player Goes Gluten-Free With Great Results
Not only did Novak Djokovic handily just win the French Open against the number 2 player in the world, he won after adhering to a gluten-free diet.
14 Pesticide-Doused Crops Most Often Found in Baby Food
Research from EWG shows that many baby foods are tainted with pesticide-riddled crops. Here are the 14 pesticide-doused crops most often in baby food.