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.
‘Non-GMO’ to Trump ‘Organic’ as New Consumer Buzz Word in 2014
According to a new study, consumers now want non-GMO even more than organic. A staggering 80 percent of consumers sought out non-GMO products in the survey.
Eating 10 Portions of This Food a Week Reduces Cancer Risk ‘Significantly’
Recent research found that men who ate over 10 portions of tomatoes and tomato products had an 18 percent reduced risk of developing prostate cancer.
A Diet Rich in Animal Products Alters Gut Bacteria Rapidly and Profoundly
Diets profoundly affect gut bacteria. One recent study indicates a diet rich in animal products may be doing the most damage to our internal ecosystem.
Even ‘Natural’ Sodas with ‘Real Sugar’ Being Sold with GMO Sugar
Did you know that companies like Coca Cola, Pepsi, and others are putting GMO sugar in sodas, and then calling them natural? Not so surprising.
Good News: Healthy Diet for Kids may Help Improve Reading Skills
According to a new study, a healthy diet in the first 3 years of school is linked to enhanced reading skills in children.
Food Producers can Boost Frozen Broccoli’s Healing Powers: Will They?
Frozen broccoli lacks a compound offering protection against cancer, but researchers found that food producers can easily solve this problem. Will they?