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.
How Soybean Oil Consumption Ballooned by 1000x in 100 Years
In 1967. soybean growers and food manufacturers started growing a ‘cheap’ oil to sell. As a result, we now consume 1000 times more soybean oil today.
The Foods that Protect Your Eyes, Help Prevent Macular Degeneration
Did you know that spinach could build the strength of the macular pigment, a shield against vision loss? Eat spinach for eyesight!
6 Foods Your “Second Brain” (Your Gut) Absolutely Loves
Intestinal flora, or friendly gut bacteria, influences our mental acuity and health profoundly. Here are 6 foods to help support gut health.
5 Great Natural Substitutes for Cancer-Causing Soda
The millions of people consuming soda daily are increasing their risk of cancer, specifically due to the carcinogenic ingredient known as caramel coloring.
FDA Approved: Paint Thinner in Cereal and Other Foods
Hundreds of foods, in dozens of stores, contain a toxic additive known as trisodium phosphate, which the FDA has called ‘safe,’ but is it really?
ConAgra to Label All Products with Genetically Modified Ingredients
ConAgra has joined other food companies in labeling its products containing GM ingredients, sparked by Vermont’s mandatory labeling.