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.
Class Action Suit Against Chipotle Says its GM-Free Claims are False
A class action lawsuit against Chipotle claims that the restaurants has never been GMO-free as it claims to be, and has never tried to prove it.
Naturally Reducing Your Risk of Allergies and Reversing Symptoms
Considered to be the non-infectious epidemic of the 21st century, 1 in 4 European children have developed allergies. In the US, 6 million kids currently have food allergies alone. New…
Brain Scans Reveal that Processed Foods ARE Addictive…Again!
Highly processed carbohydrates (including sugar and high fructose corn syrup) are addictive, plain and simple. And a recent study offers additional evidence to prove it using brain scans.
Bigger Breakfasts the Key to Successful Weight Loss?
Researchers with the British Heart Foundation found that a big breakfast could be better for at least one morning-meal benefit: weight loss.
Health Benefits of Avocados
Avocados are not just for guacamole anymore; they are a delicious fruit being used in many different ways, along with offering great health benefits. There is research on this fact…
Health Food for the Price of Fast Food: New Company Makes it Possible
Doug Rauch, former CEO of Trader Joe’s, has a novel idea; give people on limited incomes access to healthy, organic food. Here is how.