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.
4 Fast Food Ingredients Way Worse than Horse Meat
Burger King recently admitted to using horsemeat in their burgers, but here are 4 known fast food ingredients that are way worse than horsemeat.
Boulder Brands CEO Says 43% of Customers Want Non-GMO Food
Thanks to the anti-GMO movement, makers of Smart Balance will remove GMOs from their butters and spreads. The change will happen as early as this March.
Improper Vitamin D Levels Affect Puberty
Vitamin D has been found to prevent thousands of negative health conditions, and even aid the body in fighting pre-existing ones. The latest finding is that improper vitamin D levels…
Study: “Safe” Levels of Food Contaminants Contribute to Chronic Disease Risk
One recent study indicates that long-term, low-level exposure to contaminants in food could result in an increased risk of chronic diseases.
Zinc Boosts Body’s Immune Response, Fights Inflammation
A research team from Ohio State University discovered that zinc “gently taps the breaks” on an immune response, helping to prevent damaging inflammation.
Panera to Remove All Artificial Ingredients by 2016 – But What About GMOs?
Panera plans to remove all additives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and more from its food by 2016, but what about GMOs?