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.
Science Confirms: Junk Food is Addictive Like Drugs
Food addiction is a serious health problem affecting millions of individuals that just can not kick the sugary, processed junk. Here is evidence.
Yet More Evidence Chocolate Could Help with Weight Loss
A recent study indicates that not only could dark chocolate aid in weight loss, but it can prevent type 2 diabetes as well. Eat more (dark) chocolate!
Report Finds Gerber Baby Food Filled with GMOs
Warning: Lab tests show that Gerber Graduates Lil’ Crunchies Veggie Dip Baked Whole Grain Corn Snack contains 100 percent insecticidal GMO corn.
Lab Tests: McDonald’s ‘Devastates’ Gut Health in 10 Days
New lab results have demonstrated how food from McDonald’s can devastate your gut bacteria in a single day. This can have huge health implications.
McDonald’s Antibiotic-Shift Sparks Deep Pressure for Chicken Providers
Influenced by McDonald’s’ decision to remove antibiotics from its chicken, Tyson, KFC, and Costco are making moves to push antibiotics out of their food.
Study: Coconut Oil Could Protect Brain Cells from Amyloid Plaques Associated with Dementia
A new study supports existing evidence that coconut oil may help to alleviate the neurodegenerative affects of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.