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.
Activism Works: Campbell’s Drops BPA in Response to Health Activism, Outrage
After their products were confirmed to have some of the highest BPA levels among canned foods tested in independent research, consumers have been calling upon Campbell’s to stop using bisphenol…
Major Grocery Stores Announce Refusal of GMO Salmon, Despite FDA Ruling it ‘Safe’
The largest chain grocery store companies in the US have agreed not to sell genetically modified salmon, but this GMO salmon won’t be labeled as such.
Kale: A Green Nutritional Powerhouse Everyone Should Eat
A delectable green nutritional powerhouse, kale is one of many superfoods providing a wealth of health benefits. Here is what kale can do for you.
Here’s Why We Don’t Need Genetically Modified Fruit Like the GMO Non-Browning Apple
The FDA recently approved a highly questionable non-browning genetically modified apple – but non-GMO, non-browning apples already exist.
The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity due to the dangers of sugar, but they fought back, and tricked much of the population.
Starbucks Testing Recyclable Cups in the UK to Tackle Waste
Starbucks is currently testing 100% recyclable paper cups in the UK. The coffee chain goes through 4 billion cups a year, including 2.5 billion in the UK.