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.
Could Upping Intake of B Vitamins Prevent Arthritis?
Researchers have noticed significantly lower levels of B vitamins, especially B5, in those suffering from arthritis. Could upping B5 intake be a solution?
Potatoes Found to Combat High Blood Pressure
Potatoes have been branded a fattening food type after recent studies have linked potato and french fry consumption to obesity, but a new study has shed light on the link…
McDonald’s to Close 700 Stores Amid Falling Sales
Amid falling sales and continued financial worries, McDonald’s will be forced to close a record 700 stores by the end of 2015.
The Foods that Protect Your Eyes, Help Prevent Macular Degeneration
Did you know that spinach could build the strength of the macular pigment, a shield against vision loss? Eat spinach for eyesight!
Chick-Fil-A Vows to Phase out Antibiotics in Chicken by 2019
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A announced this week that it would be working towards an antibiotic-free food supply in coming years, by 2019.
Yummy! Weekly Chocolate Snack Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation
Eating milk chocolate significantly reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation, a serious heart condition, in people who ate it a few times a week for a study.