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.
Grape Seed Extract Outperforms Chemo in Killing Advanced Cancer Cells
Patients with colorectal cancer may benefit from the cancer-growth-inhibiting power of grape seed extract. Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center report that the more aggressive the cancer cells…
High Fiber Diet Shown to Prevent Cancer Progression
Research has found a link between fiber and cancer, with a recent study finding that a high fiber diet can slow the progression of prostate cancer.
Toxic Glyphosate in Monsanto’s RoundUp Contaminating UK Cereal Bars, Breads
An investigation found that 2 top cereal and bread brands in the UK are contaminated with toxic glyphosate, which is cause for concern for many reasons.
Why GMO-Free Cheerios are Nice, But Far From a Major Victory
General Mills has recently announced that its Cheerios cereal would be GMO-fee. The move is nice, but hardly a major victory. Here is why.
China Genetically Modifying Cows To Produce Human Breast Milk
Chinese scientists have genetically modified dairy cows to produce human breast milk, and hope to be selling it in supermarkets within three years. The milk produced by the transgenic cows…
One of America’s Most Popular Rice Brands is Full of Toxic Chemicals: FDA Recall
Uncle Ben’s rice has been found to be full of toxic constituents that cause headaches, nausea, and more. The FDA has issued a recall due to toxicity.