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.
This Organic Oil Could Reduce DNA Damage from Eating GMOs
Researchers say that organic extra virgin olive oil may just be able to reduce the DNA damage caused by eating genetically modified foods.
Walmart’s “Ice Cream” Won’t Melt After 12 Hours In Sun
A bizarre food experiment has found that a Walmart-brand ice cream sandwich can survive for 12 hours in the sun without melting at all. This can’t be right.
Kellogg’s’ Kashi Still Under Legal Fire for Claiming GMO-Laden Foods to be ‘All Natural’
Kashi, a food brand owned by Kellogg’s, is still under fire as lawsuits fly. The company is claiming it’s GMO-laden products are ‘all natural.’
Cancer Doctor Explains How Cooking with Turmeric Leads to Amazing Health Benefits
Johns Hopkins medical oncologist Dr. Saraswati Sukumar explains how cooking with turmeric can lead to amazing health benefits.
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.
The Benefits of Growing Thyme Plants: Grow Your Own Medicine
You probably have the dried variety of this herb in your spice cabinet. But, you may or may not know all of its benefits. Thyme (thymus vulgaris) has a rich…