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.
Is the Soda Industry Hiding Health Risks of Drinking Soda?
If a study finds no link between sugary drink consumption and health problems, there’s a 100% chance it was funded by the beverage industry.
EWG Report Shows Unsafe Levels of Glyphosate Herbicide in Oat Products
The Environmental Working Group has released a report showing that dozens of oat products contain unsafe levels of the weedkilling chemical glyphosate.
Call to Action: Tell EPA to Deny Monsanto’s Latest Toxic GM Corn, MON 87411
Monsanto is ready to serve up RNAi Bt toxic corn, coming to a town near you. Now, it is time to tell the EPA to deny Monsanto the right to…
Traces of Fukushima Radiation Found in California Wines
A group of scientists have detected traces of radioactive material from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in bottles of wine made in California.
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.
Study: Eating more Plant Protein Offsets ‘Dangers of Eating Meat’
A new study suggests that those who consume animal proteins are at a higher risk for death than those who do not.