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.
Investors Demand that McDonald’s Ban the Use of Antibiotics in its Meat
Days after McDonald’s said it will shift to using cage-free eggs, investors started pressuring the fast-food chain to remove antibiotics from all its meat.
Study: Eating Dark Chocolate can Reduce “Excess Body Fat” in One Week
A new study has revealed that eating dark chocolate can reduce the markers for heart disease and even reduce belly fat in a single week.
Coming in July 2018: These Changes on Food Nutrition Labels
American citizens scored a big win on Friday when the FDA announced that food companies must overhaul nutrition labels by July 2018.
4 In-Season September Superfoods
Eating in season is is a great way to boost your health naturally. Here are 5 foods that are great to eat during September. Remember, choose organic!
Is Starbucks’ Newly Offered Coconut Milk ‘Fake’?
Starbucks is now offering coconut milk as an additive for your daily coffee habit. But this coconut milk may not be so pure.
Genetically Modified Salmon Approval Pushed by USDA with Nearly $500,000 Funding
In September of 2010, a new genetically modified animal hybrid sparked mass concern as well as nation-wide controversy. The possibility of having genetically modified salmon for dinner did not sit…