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 Genetically Modified Creation Threatens Health, Environment
It has been nearly 20 years since genetically modified ingredients were first introduced in America. Since then, scientists have used genetic engineering to create horrifying animal hybrids. Scientists have borrowed…
Compound in Grapes Found to Reverse Kidney Disease
A recent study is the first of its kind to link grape seed and skin extracts (GSSEs) to the treatment of high-fat-diet-induced kidney disease.
Bigger Breakfasts the Key to Successful Weight Loss?
Researchers with the British Heart Foundation found that a big breakfast could be better for at least one morning-meal benefit: weight loss.
One Solid Way to Boost Your Protein Intake as a Vegetarian
Are you a vegetarian searching for protein? Here is how vegetarians and vegans can maintain a high level of protein intake with plant based foods.
Genetic Evidence that Antioxidants Kill Cancer
Researchers of Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center have produced genetic evidence suggesting antioxidant drugs could help prevent and treat cancer. With research already showcasing the powers of various cancer fighting foods,…
GMOs, Monsanto’s Roundup Found in Kellogg’s Froot Loops
Independent testing has verified that 100 percent of the corn in Kellogg’s Froot Loops is genetically modified and doused with pesticides.