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.
Can Eating Certain Foods Starve Cancer? An Anti-Cancer Diet
Did you know that certain foods can assist in the annihilation of existing cancer cells, helping your body to fight off the potentially fatal disease?
Huge LA School District Switching to Chicken Free of Antibiotics and Hormones
School districts in several large cities are or will serve only antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken to students. LAUSD will be the largest to do so.
Over 40 Rodent Feeding Studies Show GM Food is Disastrous to Health
Here is a list of more than 40 rodent studies showing that animals fed genetically modified corn and soy suffer dire health results.
Taiwan Bans GMOs in School Meals Due to Health Risks
Taiwan recently passed legislation which prohibits any food containing genetically modified ingredients from being served to children at school lunches.
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?
Compound in Parsley Among ‘Most Potent Anti-Cancer Compounds’
Research from Germany sheds light on utilizing some of the most potent anti-cancer compounds found in whole foods to prevent numerous cancers.