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.
Key Research: Eating Organic Foods Cuts Your Cancer Risk and More!
A study by French researchers shows that people who eat the most organic foods have a significantly reduced risk of developing several cancers.
Fruits and Vegetables Trump Genetics in Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Another study has highlighted the power of proper nutrition over genetic predisposition, finding that adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables overpowers genetic factors when it comes to your heart attack…
First Statewide Refillable Bottle System (Beer) Comes to Oregon
Oregon is home to the country’s first statewide refillable bottle system. The new beer bottles are thicker and heavier than regular beer bottles to make sure they get refilled instead…
Filmmaker Documents Agony and Ecstasy of Giving up Added Sugars
Filmmaker Sacha Harland decided to rid his life of all added sugar and alcohol to see how it would affect health. Here is what happened.
Chipotle First U.S. Chain Restaurant to Label GMOs
Chipotle Mexican Grill has become the first US restaurant chain to go ahead and label all GMOs sold through their locations on the menu.
Carrots can Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk by Nearly 20%
Researchers analyzing 10 studies focusing on carrots and cancer prevention found eating carrots 3 times a week could cut prostate cancer risk by 18 percent.