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: 10% of UK Parents Giving Toddlers Adult-Size Portions
A new study has found that 10 percent of UK parents are giving their toddlers adult-sized food portions instead of those appropriate to their age.
Big: New York Inches Closer to a Mandatory GM Labeling Bill
A GMO labeling bill requiring mandatory labeling of food made with genetically modified organisms recently moved forward in New York.
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? The Deadly Risks of Artificial Colors
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? Artificial colors have been linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and even cancer – so beware.
Human Metabolism Negatively Impacted by High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup is just one food ingredient, among others, that every health advocate will tell you to avoid. One contribution high-fructose corn syrup is making to our society is…
Toxic Genetically Modified Crop Pesticides Found in Unborn Babies
Scientists at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at the University of Sherbrooke Hospital Centre in Quebec, have come across a startling discovery while testing the blood of pregnant women…
Average American Diet – Infographic
Unfortunately, Americans have some of the worst diets in the world, and everyone else knows it. With the average American consuming 24 lbs of artificial sweeteners, 29 lbs of french…