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.
Report Confirms Food Corps Using Junk, Misleading Science to Protect Profits
A new report reveals major processed food corporations that peddle health-decimating ‘food’ rely purely on distorted misleading junk science.
GM Foods are Inherently Unsafe, Warns American Academy of Environmental Medicine
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine states that several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM food.
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.
Lab Sees 3400% Increase in Testing Food for Monsanto’s Toxic Glyphosate
Independent labs are being hit with waves of requests from small food companies, doctors, and more to test for traces of the herbicide glyphosate.
Legal Battle Brews over Chobani, Dannon, Yoplait Yogurts
Yoplait and Dannon are displeased with a new ad campaign by Chobani that calls out the companies for putting artificial ingredients in its low-cal yogurts.
If You’re a Heavy Drinker, This Study Might Make You Cut Back
A meta-analysis of numerous studies suggests that drinking alcohol may actually cause seven types of cancer. Maybe we should all cut down a little.