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.
Long-Time Vegetarians may Have Altered DNA – This is What it Means
Researchers have found that people who eat a long-term vegetarian diet may have DNA mutations raising their cancer risk and changing nutritional needs.
Are You Eating Fake Olive Oil?
Food fraudsters have put cheap additives in as much as 80% of extra virgin olive oil sold in the U.S. Here are some tips on choosing safe brands.
The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity due to the dangers of sugar, but they fought back, and tricked much of the population.
6 Ingredients Sold in the U.S. But Banned in Other Countries
Some countries ban health-hazardous ingredients, but not the U.S. Here are 6 ingredients allowed in the U.S. but banned in other countries.
Traces of Fukushima Radiation Found in California Wines
A group of scientists have detected traces of radioactive material from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in bottles of wine made in California.
McDonald’s Is Losing So Much Money They’re Making Their Burgers Bigger
McDonald’s has been losing money and letting down the public for months. Now, the fast food giant is making burgers even bigger to make amends.