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.
New Sugar Label: Food Industry Misleads Public on Dangers of Sugar
The FDA will soon change the way sugar appears on food labels, showing added sugar. But the sugar industry is fighting the change with misleading claims.
USDA Approves First GMO Apple For Planting
The USDA has now approved the first GMO apple for commercial planting inside the United States — would you eat one?
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.
Coffee Cuts Liver Cancer Risk by 40%
A study found that daily coffee consumption cuts liver cancer risk by 40%. Drinking 3 cups daily reduces the risk of liver cancer by more than 50%.
4 Natural Foods for Fighting Feelings of Depression
Have feelings of sadness and depression? There are several foods and herbs that can provide relief from depression without the costs – here are 4 of them.
Vitamin D Better than Fluoride at Cavity Prevention
The link between adequate vitamin D levels and increased cavity prevention is long established, with documentation as far back as the Civil War demonstrating the effect of natural sunlight exposure…