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.
Senior Scientist Blasts Industrial Chemicals in U.S. Foods: Report Reveals Toxicity of Food
A new report reveals how potentially dangerous food additives plague our food, and one senior scientists the FDA’s regulation attempts for food safety.
How Potatoes can Help you Survive Food Shortages and Boost Your Health
While many people avoid potatoes because of starchiness and a high glycemic index, some health experts consider potatoes superfoods. Here is why.
FDA Delivers New Food Labels, But GMO Labels are Missing…
The FDA has released new-and-improved nutrition label for food to help consumers make wise choices, but the decision is missing something…GMO labeling.
How to Find the Right Arsenic-Free Rice and Prepare it Properly
Since much of the rice available is contaminated with arsenic, it is important to choose the right rice. Here is how to find the right rice and prepare it.
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.
Junk Food Shown to Make Men Infertile
A new joint American and Spanish study has found that junk food products, particularly those containing trans fats, can make healthy young men infertile by damaging their sperm. The fertility…