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.
FDA Analysis: Hundreds of Dietary Supplements Tainted with Rogue Pharmaceuticals
An FDA analysis published in JAMA Network Open reveals that hundreds of dietary supplements actually contain pharmaceutical drugs.
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.
U.S. Apples Coated in Questionable Chemical that’s Banned in Europe
Is your apple toxic? DPA, or diphenylamine, has been banned in Europe, but remains as one of the most prominent toxins on American apples and pears.
Big: New York Inches Closer to a Mandatory GM Labeling Bill
A GMO labeling bill requiring mandatory labeling of food made with genetically modified organisms recently moved forward in New York.
Fruit Alteration: Store-Bought Oranges and OJ may Soon Contain Pig Genes
In order to combat crop-destroying bacteria, scientists are creating genetically modified oranges. The worst part. These GMO oranges will contain pig genes!
Use this Common Fruit Juice to Boost Heart and Cardiovascular Health
Phytonutrients in cranberries have been shown to greatly improve cardiovascular health, by not allowing bacteria or plaque to collect in urinary tracts.