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.
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.
9 Reasons to Avoid Starbucks’ Fake Pumpkin Latte
Let’s take a moment to examine the actual ingredients that go into Starbuck’s bestselling Pumpkin Spice Latte. You will not be happy about what’s inside.
Hilarious Video Exposes What ‘Natural’ Products Really Mean
Millions have been duped by the use of corporate language within the food products industry, and they may not even know it.
Genetically Modified Salmon Approval Pushed by USDA with Nearly $500,000 Funding
In September of 2010, a new genetically modified animal hybrid sparked mass concern as well as nation-wide controversy. The possibility of having genetically modified salmon for dinner did not sit…
Study Finds Strawberries may be a Solution to Gut Inflammation
Researchers learned that eating about 3/4 of a cup of whole strawberries reduced inflammation in the colon while improving symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Filmmaker Documents Agony and Ecstasy of Giving up Added Sugars
Filmmaker Sacha Harland decided to rid his life of all added sugar and alcohol to see how it would affect health. Here is what happened.