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.
Sweet Basil: Growing Your Own Medicine
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is just one variety of the basil plant. The herb is great for cooking, easy to grow, and provides many health benefits.
Can Green Tea Aid in the Prevention of Lung Cancer?
Could green tea aid in the prevention of lung cancer? Scientists show how this tea could be the answer for both non-smokers AND smokers.
Research Unveils Key Mechanism in Resveratrol’s Healing Capabilities
New research has uncovered at least one mechanism behind resveratrol’s medicinal properties, showing how it can help with numerous ailments.
FDA Launching Overhaul of Food Safety Regulations to Help Prevent Food Poisoning Outbreaks
The FDA is making the most dramatic changes to its food safety regulations in more than a century in an effort to stave off outbreaks of food poisoning.
Study: Grape-Eaters are Especially Healthy, Make Healthier Choices Overall
A study has found that grape-eaters are especially healthy, taking in more health-boosting fruit, vegetables, vitamins, and minerals than non-grape eaters.
Kellogg’s’ Kashi Still Under Legal Fire for Claiming GMO-Laden Foods to be ‘All Natural’
Kashi, a food brand owned by Kellogg’s, is still under fire as lawsuits fly. The company is claiming it’s GMO-laden products are ‘all natural.’