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.
Daily Cup of Coffee can Save the Eyes, Preserve Vision
The chemical constituents of coffee can help prevent the deterioration of eyesight and possible blindness due to retinal damage.
Vitamin E Protects the Lungs from Deadly Diseases Like COPD
There are things one can do to to protect against COPD. One study found that vitamin E may serve as a protectant for the lungs, preventing against COPD.
Study: Junk Food more Deadly than War, Famine, Genocide
The consumption of junk food has been found to override the natural ‘kill’ switch that regulates the calories we consume, causing people to eat more.
Panera to Remove All Artificial Ingredients by 2016 – But What About GMOs?
Panera plans to remove all additives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, and more from its food by 2016, but what about GMOs?
Tangerines Fight Obesity and Protect Against Heart Disease
Tangerines are known for their vitamin C content, but the benefits go beyond that. Tangerines can protect against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Petitions Cause Soda Makers to Remove Banned Ingredient from Soft Drinks
Thanks to online petitions, soft drink makers are removing a controversial “flame retardant chemical” known as brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks.