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.
Kraft, Kellogg’s, Coca-Cola and Dozens more Continue to Lose Money
The public is losing trust in Big Food manufacturers like Kellogg’s and Kraft. Earnings are falling, and dozens of Big Food companies’ stocks are down.
Another Victory: Poultry Industry Giant Goes GMO-Free
Due to consumer demand, the largest German poultry producer has announced that it will turn back to using GM-free animal feed. Yet another victory.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Vitamin C – It has Saved Lives
Heavy doses of vitamin C have helped countless individuals solve their health issues, and have even rescued many from the brink of death.
Benefits of Apples Help Ward Off Asthma and Hiccups
Everyone knows the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, and it really couldn’t be more true. Apples, like many other raw fruit, are compromised of so many…
Scientists are Developing Disease-Fighting Beer…in the Lab
Researchers want to bring out the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of beer by creating the synthetic compounds that give it those properties.
Organic Tomatoes Contain more Vitamin C, Nutrients than Conventional
Is there a real nutritional difference between organic foods and traditional foods? The answer is “yes” for so many reasons, from the use of pesticides to synthetic fertilizers. To showcase…