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.
Researchers Propose Replacing Animal Meats with Bugs as Dietary Staple
Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands have proposed that the world begin eating bugs, as opposed to traditional animal meats. The reason? The researchers claim that bugs produce less…
Genetically Modified Orange Juice May be Coming to a Store Near You
Orange juice seems like a very unlikely candidate for genetic modification, but some scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are calling for its creation. If genetically modified (GM) orange…
Health Benefits of Green Coffee: Weight Loss, Diabetes, More
You may have heard of green coffee, but do you know what it is? The beans most people use in their morning “cup of joe” are the ones that are…
Artificial Sweetener Use Among Kids Rose 200% in Less than 15 Years
Low-calorie sweetener use among children rose 200% from 1999-2012, leaving health experts concerned about the potential long-term health effects.
Costco Raises Wages for Workers Paid the Least
U.S. retail giant Costco is raising its minimum wage for employees after nine years, but is it enough?
Red Meat Found to ‘Increase Risk of Bowel Cancer’
A new study from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund has found that cutting back on red meat consumption could help prevent 6,000…