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.
How Coffee Guards Against Alzheimer’s, Type 2 Diabetes
Research found that 1-2 daily cups of coffee can fight memory loss and type 2 diabetes. But more coffee may cause memory loss.
FDA Hopes Restaurants, Companies Will Agree to Reduce Salt in Food
The FDA is hoping that restaurants and food companies will comply with proposed voluntarily guidelines intended to reduce Americans’ sodium intake.
People Ingest About 2,000 Microplastics in Table Salt Each Year
A study shows that people ingest about 2,000 microplastics each year through table salt, and that only accounts for about 6% of the yearly total.
Why Are Govt Subsidies Forcing GMO Baby Formula on Low Income Mothers?
It’s unfortunate, but babies who receive federally-funded WIC assistance are usually provided with formula comprised of toxic GMO ingredients. Make it stop.
Famed Med Journal Retracts Study on Mediterranean Diet Heart Benefits
A study from 2013 showing that the Mediterranean diet lowers the risks of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular-related causes has been retracted. But why?
Oregon Grape Root: A Natural Solution for Resistant Infections and More
Need a solution to antibiotic-resistant infections? Oregon grape root is one solution that could help treat antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA.