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.
Kellogg’s Sales Plummet Again in 8th Decline of Last 9 Quarters
Total net sales for Kellogg’s fell again by 8.5 percent, signifying a continued losses as consumers continue to reject the corporation’s food products.
FDA Analysis: Hundreds of Dietary Supplements Tainted with Rogue Pharmaceuticals
An FDA analysis published in JAMA Network Open reveals that hundreds of dietary supplements actually contain pharmaceutical drugs.
Lawsuit Alleges California Wineries are Selling Wine Tainted with Arsenic
A new lawsuit claims that wineries in CA have been knowingly producing, marketing, and selling wine contaminated with levels of highly toxic arsenic.
Over 12 Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil
Once you learn of the health benefits of sesame seeds and sesame oil, you may just find yourself stocking up on this ancient condiment.
Monsanto Latte? Consumers Tell Starbucks to go Organic and Drop ‘GMO-Milk’
Green America as well as consumers are telling mega-coffee supplier Starbucks to serve only organic milk from cows fed non-GMO feed.
Could Upping Intake of B Vitamins Prevent Arthritis?
Researchers have noticed significantly lower levels of B vitamins, especially B5, in those suffering from arthritis. Could upping B5 intake be a solution?