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.
Hundreds Fall Ill After Eating at Chipotle in Powell, Ohio
Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing hard times again after hundreds of people reportedly fell ill after eating at one of their establishments in Powell, Ohio.
Compound in Broccoli Found to Suppress Tumor Growth, Halt Cancer in its Tracks
Scientists found that sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli, can not only suppress tumor growth, but also stop the spread or onset of cancer.
How to Boost Your Vitamin D Intake
As the medical establishment begins to find out more about Vitamin D, the daily recommendations continue to go up as well. With some nutritional experts recommending upwards of 20,000 IU…
USDA Approves First GMO Apple For Planting
The USDA has now approved the first GMO apple for commercial planting inside the United States — would you eat one?
Drink More Pomegranate Juice for Improved Memory and Brain Health
New research offers a promising potential solution for memory problems, finding in one study that pomegranate juice ‘significantly improves’ memory.
Hilarious Video Exposes What ‘Natural’ Products Really Mean
Millions have been duped by the use of corporate language within the food products industry, and they may not even know it.