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.
Kellogg’s’ Kashi Still Under Legal Fire for Claiming GMO-Laden Foods to be ‘All Natural’
Kashi, a food brand owned by Kellogg’s, is still under fire as lawsuits fly. The company is claiming it’s GMO-laden products are ‘all natural.’
Americans Eat 35 Lbs of ‘Stupidity’ Linked High-Fructose Corn Syrup on Average
The average American eats 35 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup per year, a hazardous ingredient that recent research has linked to a significant decrease in brain function related to both…
Rosemary Health Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
Growing rosemary is easy! And rosemary health benefits are some that you will not want to miss. Here is how to grow rosemary to experience the benefits.
Which of the 70 Ingredients in a McRib are the Most Concerning?
The McDonald’s McRib is made up of restructured meat’ and over 70 ingredients – but which ones are cause for concern?
Toxic Truth: Evidence GMO Foods are Far Different from Non-GMO Foods
Several new studies have proven beyond a doubt that genetically modified foods are far different from their non-GMO counterparts.
Kellogg’s Foods are Full of GMO Sugar Beets
Some of the most popular cereals made by Kellogg’s, like Corn Flakes or Froot Loops, contain a heaping dose of GMO sugar beets to sweeten your meal.