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.
New Findings: Over 4000 ‘Gene Probes’ Altered with Low-Dose Roundup Exposure on Food we Eat
A new study shows that even low-dose glyphosate can alter over 4000 genes and their proper functioning within the livers and kidneys of rats.
Infographic: Soda Consumption
Check out this shocking infographic (an image containing information) about soda consumption. Americans consume 49.78 billion liters of soda per year. See more interesting facts in the infographic below.
Dannon Unveils Non-GMO, Less-Sugar Yogurt in the U.S.
Dannon’s yogurt products will be completely GMO-free by 2018, and will contain less sugar. The company announced in April it would label GMO ingredients.
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.
4 Banana Health Benefits Everyone Should Know
Do you love bananas, but don’t really know how they boost health? Here are 4 banana health benefits everyone should know about.
Health Benefits of Cloves: The Super Antioxidant Spice for Healing
Cloves are known to be one of the most powerful antioxidant foods around. But they are much more – here are 10+ health benefits of cloves.