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 GMO Foods Feed Junk Food Profits – Not the World
Scientists in Norway, Hungary, Austria, Ireland, Turkey, and Australia have found that GMOs may promote weight gain in numerous ways – some less obvious.
Tuna Ranked: How to Really Avoid BPA and Mercury in Your Fish
Greenpeace recently ranked 14 tuna brands, analyzing packaging, environmental impact, transparency, and overall sustainability. Does your tuna measure up?
Scientist ‘Makes History’ by Eating 1st-Ever CRISPR Gene-Edited Meal
The first-ever genetically engineered meal has been consumed and nobody died, but is this win for science also a threat to humanity?
Broccoli as a Medicine: Why You Should Be Growing Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli contains compounds that protect against cancer, heart attacks, and more, but broccoli sprouts harness 900% more of these health-boosting compounds.
Hidden Gluten: 7 Foods You May Not Know Contain Gluten
Avoiding gluten may mean more than just choosing gluten-free labels. Here are 7 foods that may contain gluten that you might not know about.
Monsanto Buys Whole Foods: Fact or Rumor?
Since early 2011, there has been a lot of information circulating regarding Monsanto’s purported purchasing of the natural health food store known as Whole Foods; topics like ‘Monsanto buys whole…