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.
McDonald’s Uses 1868 Anti-Slavery Law to Avoid Paying Employees
McDonald’s is being hit with criticism for using a landmark anti-slavery law from 1868 to argue against a minimum wage increase. Thanks McDonald’s.
Benefits of Fasting
Discovering its benefits of fasting may very well convince you that doing it can really contribute to your overall health.
Shocking Finding: Pasta Consumption Associated with SLIMMER Waist
Italian researchers have found that consuming small amounts of pasta does not cause weight gain or obesity, contrary to what we are normally told.
New Study: 43% of Consumers Rank ‘Non-GMO’ Food as ‘Very Important’
In a recently published Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent of respondents ranked ‘non-gmo’ as very important when it comes to food choices.
Shock: Sugary Cereal Considered “Healthy,” While Avocados are “Unhealthy”
The FDA is seeking public comment on what the definition of “healthy” should be as it applies to foods. Current standards may surprise you.
Could Dieting Increase Desire for High-Calorie Foods? Why Dieting Fails
There are countless reasons why diets fail—because so many are trends not based in real health science, we make excuses for unhealthy habits, and more. But a recent study found…