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.
Outraged Senator to Block FDA Commissioner Over Questionable GM Salmon
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will block Dr. Robert Califf’s candidacy as the new commissioner of the FDA because he fails to see dangers of approved GM salmon.
Cheap, Tasty, and Harmful to Your Health: Ramen Noodles
Yes, ramen noodles contain toxic MSG; but there are more unhealthy aspects of these popular prepared food products than you might realize.
Warning: 3 Fast Food Ingredient Secrets
While many of us live a largely sedentary lifestyle, the United States remains a highly mobile society, addicted to the road and high-speed, demanding daily schedules—hence, our addiction to fast…
Lab Tests: McDonald’s ‘Devastates’ Gut Health in 10 Days
New lab results have demonstrated how food from McDonald’s can devastate your gut bacteria in a single day. This can have huge health implications.
Genetically Modified Cows Created to Produce ‘Human Breast Milk’
It appears genetically modified babies, lab monkeys, genetically modified mosquitoes, and even human-hybrids are not enough for some geneticists. Human genes have successfully been inserted into genetically modified cows that…
Orange Juice Artificially Flavored to Taste Like Oranges
If you are purchasing “100% juice” products not made from concentrate in mainstream grocery stores, you may actually be tasting a combination of flavor chemicals. After oranges are squeezed for…