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.
Chick-fil-A Adds Organic Drink and Superfood Salad to its Menu
In a first for the this fast food provider, Chick-fil-A is venturing into the world of organic foods, having launched its first organic menu option on Jan. 18.
Compound in Broccoli Kills Leukemia Cancer Cells, Leaves Healthy Cells Unaffected
Sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli and other veggies, can both prevent and treat cancer. The compound destroyed leukemia cancer cells in a recent study.
Research Finds Majority of BPA Exposure Comes from our Food
New research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) affirms that the majority of the BPA found within us is coming from the foods we eat.
Green Tea Shown to Protect Against Digestive Cancer
Green tea may offer the solution (or at least part of a solution) in the prevention of digestive cancers, according to another study out of China..
Global Treaty Signed to Stop Deadly Mercury While FDA Allows it Unchecked in Your Food
Over 140 nations have come together under a new treaty to curb deadly mercury pollution over serious risks to worldwide health, but meanwhile the FDA is still allowing the mass…
Ingredients to Avoid for Shifting to a Healthy Diet
It isn’t terribly difficult to begin a new life in your own bubble of healthy eating. So then why do people often put off much needed changes in diet? It…