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.
More Than 1/3 of Children Eat This Health-Hazardous Food Every Day
According to a new CDC report, more than 1 in 3 children and teens ages 2 to 19 in the U.S. fill up on some type of fast food item…
Fatty Fish: A Useful Tool in Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevention
Adding to the many benefits of fish oil, one study indicates that one portion of fatty fish every week could significantly reduce rheumatoid arthritis risk.
4 Benefits of Parsley: Detoxification, Immune Health, and More
Herbs like parsley offer a purely natural and completely healthful manner of fighting illness and disease. Here are 4 benefits of parsley.
Is Your Food Being Hit with a ‘Healthy’ Dose of Radiation?
If you believe GMO labeling is the only way the U.S. is flying under the radar with potentially dangerous food, you are sadly mistaken. In addition to the GMO-labeling controversy…
Food Industry Study Slams Recommended Sugar Intake Limits
A new study claiming dietary guideline limits on sugar are inaccurate is the food industry’s latest attempt at planting doubts in buyers’ minds.
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.