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.
Grapes & Wine Found to Protect Skin from Sun Damage
Researchers have found that eating grapes and drinking wine can protect the skin against UV damage, and in turn sunburn. Cosmetic companies are already attempting to develop formulas that take…
How Junk Food Could Weaken Bones, Lead to Osteoporosis
Did you know junk food with excess sugar and fat could weaken the bones and lead to osteoporosis by blocking calcium absorption.
This Grocery Store is Replacing Candy in its Checkout Aisles with Healthy Alternatives
Grocery chain Aldi announced earlier this year that it will be replacing the candy in checkout aisles with more healthful alternatives by the end of 2016.
GMO-Fed Hamsters Become Infertile, Have Stunted Growth
Yet another study has concluded that feeding animals GMOs results in higher rates of infant mortality and causes fertility problems. “Originally, everything went smoothly,” Surov told broadcasting service The Voice…
FDA Finally Moves to Ban Heart-Clogging Trans Fats
The FDA recently announced that it will require companies to gradually phase out heart-clogging trans fats found in various junk and fast food products.
Longevity Secrets: 6 Reasons Okinawans Live to Be Older than 100
People from a small island off the coast of Japan, Okinawa, have figured out a secret recipe for living to be more than 100 years old. Here are some tips.