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 Predicted, FDA Will Not Require Labeling of GM Salmon
The FDA will not label genetically modified AquaAdvantage salmon, claiming that it is not “materially” different from other salmon. The FDA has still not decided whether or not to allow…
Beyond Hydration: The Shocking Intelligence of Water
Humans lose fluids and water daily. The amount depends on where you live; climate and altitude, what your lifestyle is like; including foods you eat, liquids you drink, what you…
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Here are 5 ways to supercharge and strengthen your immune system. It’s flu season, so it’s time to protect yourself and keep feeling 100 percent.
Conventional Chicken Found to Contain Concerning Levels of Arsenic Due to Antibiotics
A new study found that conventional chicken often contains high levels of toxic arsenic. This poses a public health risk that the FDA must act upon.
Chick-Fil-A Vows to Phase out Antibiotics in Chicken by 2019
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A announced this week that it would be working towards an antibiotic-free food supply in coming years, by 2019.
Study: Eating more Plant Protein Offsets ‘Dangers of Eating Meat’
A new study suggests that those who consume animal proteins are at a higher risk for death than those who do not.