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.
The Guilty Pleasure that can Boost Your Overall Health
Chocolate may be your “guilty” pleasure, but you shouldn’t feel very guilty at all about eating it quite regularly. A new study has found that chocolate can actually help to…
Study: A Mediterranean Diet Beats Statins for People with Heart Disease
An observational study shows that eating a Mediterranean diet may help people with heart problems more than taking statin drugs.
How is Aspartame Made? 1999 Investigation Finds Aspartame is Made with Genetically Modified Bacteria
As early as 1999, aspartame was exposed as a toxic sweetener that was made through a process that involves genetically modified bacteria. An article by The Independent entitled “World’s top…
Is Coffee Good for You? 13+ Health Benefits of Coffee
Researchers find that coffee contains a myriad of serious health benefits, and contains a large amount of antioxidant polyphenols.
Report: McDonald’s Global Profits Are Continuing to Fall
The decline of fast food giant McDonald’s continues in full swing as the company reports yet another quarter of ‘disappointing’ global losses.
Is Splenda Safe? Examining the Dangers of this ‘Sugar Alternative’
Is Splenda safe? Unfortunately, the Splenda craze has taken a toll on the American people. Wrongfully marketed as a healthful alternative to regular sugar, ‘made from sugar so it tastes…