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.
Chick-fil-A Adds Organic Drink and Superfood Salad to its Menu
In a first for the this fast food provider, Chick-fil-A is venturing into the world of organic foods, having launched its first organic menu option on Jan. 18.
U.S. FDA Chief Still Deciding: Is GMO Salmon Safe?
GMO Salmon could ruin ocean life and human health, yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still considering whether to approve it or not.
Chipotle Blasts Factory Farms Following GMO Labeling Campaign
Chipotle recently released an ad and smartphone game called ‘The Scarecrow’, which gives an imaginative glimpse into the cruel world of factory farms.
Study: Children Exposed to GMO Soy Pesticides Suffer ‘Serious Genetic Damage’
A 2015 study has shown that children exposed to pesticides used to grow GM soy suffer serious genetic damage. Thankfully, it is reversible.
News Flash: Review Finds Diet Soda to be Health Destroyer
Researchers from Purdue reviewed a dozen studies published within the last five years on the health risks of consuming diet soda. The news is not positive.
Walnuts Shown to Fight and Prevent Breast Cancer, and More
Researchers working on matching grants from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the California Walnut Commission have found that mice who eat walnuts are less likely to develop breast…