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.
Apples Extend Fruit Fly Life by 10%, Equivalent of About 7 Human Years
Polyphenols in apples were found to extend the lifespan of a fruit fly by an average of 10 percent in a study – the equivalent to about 7 years for…
We Should All be Protecting Our Deep Sea Medicine: Spirulina
Spirulina is one of the most important natural medicines we have on this planet, and due to destruction of our oceans, it is being depleted.
How Fukushima Produce Is Making Its Way Into International Stores
It is being reported that tainted food from Fukushima, Ibaraki, Gumma, and Chiba is making its way into local supermarkets in Taiwan due to mislabeling.
Kellogg’s Kashi Brand to Pay $4 Million over “All Natural” False Advertising Lawsuit
Kashi will pay $4 million in a false advertising lawsuit for advertising a GM-free product that was full of genetically modified ingredients.
Help Fight Childhood Obesity by Transforming the School Lunch Program
Childhood obesity as well as a poor school lunch program are serious issues in our society. In an effort to make these issues known, a fantastic infographic was sent to…
The 4 Worst Fast Food ‘Ingredients’ They Don’t Tell You About
From breast implant chemicals to laxatives, there’s a lot about fast food you haven’t been told. Here are 4 ingredients you may not know about.