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.
Disposable Coffee Cups & Containers Found to Harbor Carcinogens
Plastic and styrofoam cups have become commonplace in the daily lives of millions worldwide. The convenience and cost effectiveness of these disposable items has led to thousands of companies dispensing…
Ginger: A Prostate Cancer Treatment from the Kitchen Spice Rack
Research shows that a food as simple as ginger could be the answer to preventing and even treating prostate cancer without any toxic side-effects.
Why You Should Avoid Low-Fat Cheese and Milk
If you thought you were doing your body justice by reaching for the low-fat cheese or milk, you may want to think again. While dietitians and others recommend low- and…
U.S. FDA Chief Still Deciding: Is GMO Salmon Safe?
GMO Salmon could ruin ocean life and human health, yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still considering whether to approve it or not.
Breastfeeding Could Save 830,000 Lives Annually
A new report called Superfood for Babies indicates that breastfeeding newborns could save around 830,000 lives each and every year.
Diet Soda, Aspartame Shown to Destroy Kidney Function
In an 11-year study by scientists at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, there was a strong positive correlation found between degeneration of kidney function and consumption of aspartame-containing…