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.
Essential Fats Reduce Cold Rates in Newborns
Pregnant mothers who take fish oil-type supplements containing DHA have been found to have infants with a lower rate of colds early on in life. Cold symptoms occurred 24% less…
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.
Cheap, Tasty, and Harmful to Your Health: Ramen Noodles
Yes, ramen noodles contain toxic MSG; but there are more unhealthy aspects of these popular prepared food products than you might realize.
Black Elderberry: Natural Cold and Flu Treatment
Rich in antioxidants like quercetin, black elderberry is another natural cold and flu treatment you can add to your list of natural solutions.
Study Finds Strawberries may be a Solution to Gut Inflammation
Researchers learned that eating about 3/4 of a cup of whole strawberries reduced inflammation in the colon while improving symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Fatty Fish: A Useful Tool in Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevention
Adding to the many benefits of fish oil, one study indicates that one portion of fatty fish every week could significantly reduce rheumatoid arthritis risk.