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.
56,000 Signatures Convince Cheesecake Factory to Use Cage Free Eggs
After 56,000 people signed a petition presented by Change.org, the Cheesecake Factory has committed to using only cage free eggs at their restaurants.
Curcumin Found to Inhibit Cancer Cell Growth Yet Again
Researchers have found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has the power to inhibit the growth of esophageal cancer cell lines.
Sumac, the Super Food with an Off-the-Charts Antioxidant Value
The antioxidant value of raw Sumac bran is off the charts, making it valuable for fending off disease and slowing the aging process.
Food Companies are Trying to Hide Trans Fat in our Food, Despite FDA Ban
The FDA recently banned trans fats, but food companies are asking the FDA for permission to add less than a gram of fat to certain foods. Is it safe?
$6.1 Million Ruling: Truvia Sweetener is Really Not ‘All Natural’
Cargill, a mega Big Ag corporation, will be forced to pay over $6.1 million for falsely claiming that their artificial sweetener Truvia is ‘all natural.’
McDonald’s Kicked Out of Cleveland Clinic Cafeteria
Cleveland Clinic in Ohio has finally kicked out McDonald’s as fast food may just not be the best choice for the sick (or anyone, really).