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.
Compound in Carrots – Falcarinol – Credited with Preventing Colon Cancer
Rats with precancerous tumors were 1/3 less likely to experience tumor development when given a anti-cancer compound found in carrots known as falcarinol.
FDA Ignores 2 Million+ People Saying “No” to GMO Salmon
Center for Food Safety and others plan to sue the FDA over its recent approval of AquaBounty’s AquaAdvantage® salmon for human consumption.
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.
6 Little Known Reasons to Eat Cantaloupe this Season
What is cantaloupe good for? Is it worth buying over other fruit? Learn how research points to the fruit as a means of boosting health naturally.
How Eating Animal Products Could Make Blood More Likely to Clot
Choline, a compound found in foods like eggs and fish, makes the blood “sticky” and may contribute to blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
Latest Research Reveals Real Reason Dark Chocolate is Awesome
Why is chocolate so beneficial? Researchers found certain bacteria ferment chocolate into anti-inflammatory compounds that are good for the heart and more.