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.
USDA Approves First GMO Apple For Planting
The USDA has now approved the first GMO apple for commercial planting inside the United States — would you eat one?
The Truth Behind The USDA’s ‘Non-GMO Label’ Revealed
The USDA’s Process Verified Seal made to indicate whether food contains genetically modified ingredients may not be what it seems.
Meat Linked to Cancer for Second Time this Fall
Another study has linked eating meat to cancer, but this time chicken was also linked to the disease. However, scientists did clear up the association.
Top Cardiologists: Saturated Fat NOT the Cause of Heart Disease
Three of the world’s top doctors say that saturated fat does not cause heart disease, and that people are too obsessed with their cholesterol numbers.
Scientists Push to Place RFID Tracking Chips in Food
RFID, short for Radio Frequency ID, tags have found their way into a wide variety of applications. These pellets, which are often roughly the same size as a grain of…
5 Reasons Monsanto Will Continue Losing Money in 2015
As GMO giant Monsanto loses profits, here are the 5 reasons 2015 could be the key year in Monsanto’s collapse.