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.
Health Benefits of Pumpkins – Weight Loss, Healthy Vision, and More
It’s November, which means pumpkin-flavored everything. That may not be a bad thing, though, since pumpkins are full of beneficial nutrients like vitamin A, C, E, and B, as well…
Breaking: Campbell Soup to Adopt GMO Labels on its Products
Campbell Soup Company says it will be the first major food company to adopt food labels that will disclose genetically modified ingredients.
If You Want to Get Pregnant, Avoid Soda, New Study Says
A new study has found that soda, especially diet soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners, decrease fertility in women.
4+ Reasons Onions may be the Next Big Superfood
Onions harness some key beneficial compounds that can bring your health to the next level. Here are 4 reasons onions can be called a superfood.
Soda Off the Menu for Kids at Applebee’s, IHOP, and Others
Parents have it a little easier when dining out these days: Applebee’s has decided to remove soda from the children’s menu, with IHOP following suit.
11 Potassium Rich Foods: Lowering Blood Pressure, Boosting Heart Health Naturally
Research shows that eating more potassium-rich foods can lower blood pressure and boost heart health. Here are 11 foods rich in potassium.