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.
As Demand Skyrockets, Thousands of US Farms Are Going Organic
Major retailers Cost-Co, General Mills, Ardent Mills scramble for organic farmland to keep up with burgeoning demand for organics.
Study: People Drinking More Fizzy Drinks Have a Greater Risk of Cardiac Arrest
A major study involving 800,000 Japanese individuals shows that consuming fizzy drinks can “significantly” increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
We Should All be Protecting Our Deep Sea Medicine: Spirulina
Spirulina is one of the most important natural medicines we have on this planet, and due to destruction of our oceans, it is being depleted.
Kellogg’s Kashi Brand to Pay $4 Million over “All Natural” False Advertising Lawsuit
Kashi will pay $4 million in a false advertising lawsuit for advertising a GM-free product that was full of genetically modified ingredients.
Your “Organic” Milk may be Produced with Non-Organic Ingredients
Horizon’s DHA organic milk contains oil made from algae that is fed corn syrup, yet it has the USDA Organic seal. Can it really be considered “organic”?
12 Most Pesticide-Laden Fruit and Vegetables: The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, Updated
Here is a list of the 12 most pesticide-laden fruit and vegetables you should always buy organic, as well as the 15 cleanest fruit and vegetables.