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.
British Bodybuilder Consuming 7-8 Energy Drinks Daily Dies from Liver Cancer
Bodybuilder Dean Wharmby recently died of liver cancer at only 39 years of age after consuming 7-8 energy drinks and 10,000 calories every day
Panera Bread’s Soups Now Free of Artificial Colors, Preservatives, Sweeteners
Panera Bread announced recently that its entire soup menu is now free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives.
This Nationwide Fix Could Save 200,000 Lives Over 15 Years
A new study shows that if the government made fruits and veggies more affordable, it would drastically cut heart-related deaths in the U.S.
Ingredients to Avoid for Shifting to a Healthy Diet
It isn’t terribly difficult to begin a new life in your own bubble of healthy eating. So then why do people often put off much needed changes in diet? It…
Reducing Stroke Risk One Coffee Cup at a Time
According to a study out of Japan, drinking coffee could be one of many preventative methods for reducing stroke risk. This is also true for tea.
Enjoy a Surprisingly Healthy Superfood: 7 Dark Chocolate Health Benefits
Extremely high in antioxidants, chocolate can be extremely healthful and beneficial to your health. Here are 7 health benefits of dark chocolate and cacao.