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.
Judge Tells Chobani to Pull Misleading Ads Calling Out Dannon and Yoplait
A District Court Judge has ruled that Chobani must halt its negative ad campaign against Dannon and General Mills’s 100-calorie Greek yogurts.
USDA-Approved GMO Salmon Called Into Question for Being Disease Prone
While the US approves GE salmon, the Canadian government released a concerning report saying that GE salmon is not safe since it is ‘more prone to disease.’
True Pesticide Residue Levels on Food Unknown Due to Lack of Testing
A report found that the true amount of toxic chemicals remaining on fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains is still a complete mystery due to lack of testing.
Obese Kids’ Health Improves After Just 9 Days Without Added Sugar
Reducing the amount of sugar that children consume for as little as 9 days is all it takes for youngsters’ health to start improving, a new study says.
Serious Medicine in a Bowl: 52 Clove Garlic Soup Defeats Colds and Flus
Preserve your health, fortify your internal defenses, and eradicate seasonal illness with warming spices and foods like a 52 clove garlic soup.
5 Reasons Monsanto Will Continue Losing Money in 2015
As GMO giant Monsanto loses profits, here are the 5 reasons 2015 could be the key year in Monsanto’s collapse.