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.
New Rules Would Limit Predatory Junk Food Makers in Schools
The USDA and the White House announced new rules that would limit the amount of marketing for unhealthy foods that children are exposed to in school.
True Pesticide Residue Levels on Food Unknown Due to Lack of Testing
A report found that the true amount of toxic chemicals remaining on fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains is still a complete mystery due to lack of testing.
Study: WHEN You Eat is as Important as WHAT You Eat
A review of several studies suggests that people should stick to 3 meals a day, eat together with their household, and maintain a regular eating pattern.
Beans Consumption Helps Reduce Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Risk
Eating a cup of legumes a day can lower blood pressure in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, thereby reducing their risk of heart disease, according to new research published in…
Scientists Discover Natural Celery Ingredient Apigenin Can Halt Breast Cancer
The answer to halting the growth of an aggressive form of a breast cancer may be found in your kitchen pantry or local farmers market, according to new scientific research…
Is Starbucks’ Newly Offered Coconut Milk ‘Fake’?
Starbucks is now offering coconut milk as an additive for your daily coffee habit. But this coconut milk may not be so pure.