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.
Green Tea Promotes Healthy Skin, Protects Against Radiation
Green tea plays a significant role in promoting skin health by protecting the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
$6.1 Million Ruling: Truvia Sweetener is Really Not ‘All Natural’
Cargill, a mega Big Ag corporation, will be forced to pay over $6.1 million for falsely claiming that their artificial sweetener Truvia is ‘all natural.’
Study Connects Chocolate Consumption with Improved Cognitive Health
Could chocolate make you smarter? While it may not increase your IQ, it could stave off cognitive decline, say researchers with the University of L’Aquila
Halt Diabetes with These 8 Natural Foods
Various food compounds have been found to reverse the slide into diabetes. Here are 8 of the best foods for diabetics – they are naturally awesome.
Starbucks is Making Lower-Sugar Frappuccinos, But…
Fighting slumping sales in a more health-conscious market, Starbucks is testing lower-sugar caramel Frappuccinos in about 500 of its stores.
Investors Demand that McDonald’s Ban the Use of Antibiotics in its Meat
Days after McDonald’s said it will shift to using cage-free eggs, investors started pressuring the fast-food chain to remove antibiotics from all its meat.