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.
Americans’ Sugar Intake Same as 7 Years Ago – But Why?
Sugary drink consumption is on the rise among both children and adults after years of falling. Why why are numbers still rising?
Have You Discovered the Dirty Little Secret of Almonds?
Most of the almonds sold in the U.S. have been fumigated with propylene oxide, a chemical that even the CDC has admitted causes cancer.
Healthy Halloween Treats | Enjoy Halloween without the Toxic Ingredients
Halloween is fast approaching, and you may be in the dark over whether or not it is really possible to make Halloween healthy. Thankfully, you do not have to go…
Nation’s Largest Chicken Producer to Stop Using Human Antibiotics
Tyson, the largest chickenroducer in the nation, is set to stop feeding its chickens antibiotics that are traditionally used for people by 2017.
Candy on Valentine’s Day: It can be Healthy
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with the coming of this hallmark holiday also comes the consumption of candy. There is no reason to restrict yourself from indulging…
7 Portions of Fruit and Veggies Daily Leads to 42% Reduced Mortality Risk
Researchers analyzing about 65,000 people found that eating 7 servings of fruit and vegetables daily leads to a 42 percent reduced mortality rate.