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.
Commission: Kraft Reaped $5.4 Million in Illegal Profits Amid Falling Sales
Kraft Foods and snack food giant Mondelez Global were accused of manipulating the price of wheat futures in 2011 to reap $5.4 million in unlawful profits.
12 Most Pesticide-Laden Fruit and Vegetables: The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, Updated
Here is a list of the 12 most pesticide-laden fruit and vegetables you should always buy organic, as well as the 15 cleanest fruit and vegetables.
Conventional Food is Sprayed with Monsanto’s Carcinogenic Chemicals Just 3 Days Before Harvest
According to a ‘pre-harvest guide,’ Monsanto’s Roundup should be sprayed on food just 3 days before harvesting. This does not sound safe to eat…
Pediatricians Advise Parents: No Fruit Juice for Kids Under 1
In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that fruit juice should not be served to children under 1 year old, as it provides no nutritional value.
Activism: Kraft Removes Artificial Preservatives Among Consumer Outrage
Due to activism, Kraft (one of the worlds’ largest food companies) is removing an artificial preservative from their wrapped cheese (called singles).
Activism Causes Companies to Replace Artificial Dyes with Natural Ones
The look of many of the foods Americans know and love will soon be changing as food companies start removing artificial dyes from their products.