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.
Licorice Benefits – The Positive Health Aspects of Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra, better known as licorice, has a long and extensive medicinal history, spanning from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and China to contemporary hospitals, and research institutions not only in…
Stealth GMOs Rapidly Consuming Global Food Supply
Obviously there is no room for GMOs in truly healthy food products, which is why it is truly vital that you understand the nature of GMOs and how they are…
14-Year-Old ‘Mummified’ McDonald’s Burger Virtually Unchanged (Video)
A newly discovered ‘mummified’ McDonald’s burger visually represents just how little the Frankenfood burger actually changed over 14 years time.
Baltimore Bans Sugary Drinks from Children’s Menus
In a measure intended to promote healthy eating habits among children, Baltimore has become the first state to ban sugary drinks from children’s menus.
4 Health Foods with More Sugar than a Twinkie
Is sugar the last ingredient that has not been slammed by health conscious activists? Numerous crusades have been waged against GMOs (genetically modified organisms), aspartame, high-fructose corn syrup and trans…
Coffee Reduces Diabetes Risk: Caffeine or Not
Americans are known to run on coffee. A new study suggests whether you choose regular or decaf, you could be reducing your risk of diabetes.