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.
Why GMO-Free Cheerios are Nice, But Far From a Major Victory
General Mills has recently announced that its Cheerios cereal would be GMO-fee. The move is nice, but hardly a major victory. Here is why.
Baltimore Bans Sugary Drinks from Children’s Menus
In a measure intended to promote healthy eating habits among children, Baltimore has become the first state to ban sugary drinks from children’s menus.
The True McDonald’s Commercial You’d Never See
Want to know what’s really in McDonald’s food? Check out this comical, satire commercial revealing what is really making up food from this fast food giant.
Human Metabolism Negatively Impacted by High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup is just one food ingredient, among others, that every health advocate will tell you to avoid. One contribution high-fructose corn syrup is making to our society is…
Dannon Unveils Non-GMO, Less-Sugar Yogurt in the U.S.
Dannon’s yogurt products will be completely GMO-free by 2018, and will contain less sugar. The company announced in April it would label GMO ingredients.
Our Changing Planet: What the World Eats | What the World Pays
It is interesting to take a look at the extreme dietary differences in what the “average” family of any given country consumes on a daily basis. Whether their eating habits…