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.
Top 10 Worst GMO Foods for Your GMO Foods List
GMO foods pose a risk to humans, animals, and the environmental. Here are the top 10 worst GMO foods for your “do not eat” GMO foods list.
Food Companies Using ‘All Natural’ Label Less Due to Consumer Awareness
Do you buy things that are ‘all natural’? This term has no official meaning, likely leading to companies dropping the use of ‘all natural’ in the last year.
CDC: More Than 1 in 3 Americans Eat Fast-Food Every Day
A new survey released by the CDC shows that more than 1 in 3 Americans eat fast-food every day, though the numbers vary by race, sex, and income.
4 Nasty Things Your Holiday Turkey has Experienced (You are Affected, too)
Animal cruelty, antibiotics, growth hormones, and horrible health conditions – these are just a few things that your holiday turkey has experienced.
Fatty Fish: A Useful Tool in Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevention
Adding to the many benefits of fish oil, one study indicates that one portion of fatty fish every week could significantly reduce rheumatoid arthritis risk.
Compound in Broccoli Kills Leukemia Cancer Cells, Leaves Healthy Cells Unaffected
Sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli and other veggies, can both prevent and treat cancer. The compound destroyed leukemia cancer cells in a recent study.