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.
Eating Broccoli Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Promotes Heart Health
Some research shows how compounds in broccoli can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and heart issues by promoting a strong, healthy heart.
Is Diet Soda Bad for You? 5 Major Negative Side Effects of Drinking DIET Soda
Americans consume almost 50 billion liters of soda annually. And while consumers are beginning to realize that soda is indeed having a detrimental impact on their health, diet soda is…
Black Tea Shown to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Here is just one more reason to replace your unhealthy and sugar-laden beverages. A study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has shown that black tea not only…
This American City Successfully Reduced Sodium in Chinese Take-out
The Get Healthy Philly initiative taught chefs how to use less sodium in Chinese dishes, thus reducing the disease risk for those who eat take-out food.
FDA Recommends More ‘Low-Mercury’ Fish for Moms to Boost Omega-3s
The FDA has released new advice for pregnant women, telling them it’s not only OK to eat low-mercury fish, but that it’s important for the nutrients.
Broccoli Sprouts Have 50 Times the Anti-Cancer Properties of Broccoli
Broccoli is an established anti-cancer superfood, but researchers found that broccoli sprouts offers up to 50x the cancer protection as full grown broccoli.