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.
Survival: Top 5 Wild Edibles to Help Keep You Alive
Having knowledge of a few wild edible plants could help keep you alive one day. Here are 5 wild edibles you may find and eat on your outdoor journeys.
Why Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
While drinking more water can help to improve health, drinking too much water can actually be hurting many in the form of numerous ailments.
Green Tea Naturally Promotes Graceful Aging, Health Independence
Looking for a real solution to age gracefully that doesn’t deal with synthetic chemicals sold at a premium price tag? Green tea seems to be the answer, with new research…
GMO Arctic Apple Gene Could Destroy North American Apple Trade & Mom’s Apple Pie
Arctic Apples have their own take on what a kanamycin resistant gene is, but this newly created GMO apple could threaten all exports of apples.
Win! Kraft Mac & Cheese Drops Artificial Dyes for Real Spices!
Kraft Heinz replaced the fake cheese and artificial dyes in its Mac and Cheese with all-natural ingredients in December. It was so successful, nobody noticed.
Petitions Cause Soda Makers to Remove Banned Ingredient from Soft Drinks
Thanks to online petitions, soft drink makers are removing a controversial “flame retardant chemical” known as brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks.