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.
Study: The Glycemic Index is Unreliable
Millions of people with diabetes look to the glycemic index to help them pick healthy food choices, but a new study suggests the index may be unreliable.
IQ Foods: Processed Food Lowers IQ in Children, Nutritious Food Raises It
Processed foods are the staple of far too many diets, particularly in the United States where 105 million people have either diabetes or prediabetes. These processed foods are filled with…
Stumped About How to Eat? Yale Scientist Compares All Diets and Finds REAL Food Best
Which diet is best? According to a study by a highly credentialed medical expert, Dr. David Katz, the best food – is REAL food.
Quinoa: The Benefits and the Controversy
It’s heralded as a superfood and an “ancient grain”. Quinoa is both. But quinoa, like everything these days, has been surrounded by controversy as of late.
Organic, Non-GMO Fast Food Drive-Thrus? It Isn’t a Dream. It’s Happening
Organic food brand Amy’s has just received approval to build one of the first non-GMO, organic, fast-food drive-thru’s in Rohnert Park, California.
37 Better Food Preservatives & AntiMicrobials than the Chemical Crap ‘they’ Put in Your Food
From basil to garlic, here are 37 better preservatives and anti-microbials to look to instead of the chemical cocktails being used by food manufacturers.