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.
Nestle can No Longer Claim Nesquik is “a Great Start to the Day” in the U.K.
Nestle has to remove its claim that Nesquik is “a great start to the day” after a lobbying group claimed it encouraged poor nutritional habits in children.
Pediatricians Warn Against Microwaving Kids’ Food in Plastic Containers
In a report, pediatricians warn against storing children’s food in plastic containers, and more importantly, against microwaving children’s food in them.
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.
7 Health Benefits of the Root Vegetable, Jicama
Jicama, or Mexican yam, is a sweet-tasting and crunchy food similar to a sweet potato which offers numerous health benefits. Here are 7 benefits of jicama.
Senior Scientist Blasts Industrial Chemicals in U.S. Foods: Report Reveals Toxicity of Food
A new report reveals how potentially dangerous food additives plague our food, and one senior scientists the FDA’s regulation attempts for food safety.
Study | Resveratrol Halts Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant found in fruits, nuts and most famously — red wine. Typically consumed in higher concentrations through supplementation, thus nutrient has caused quite a buzz in…