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.
Gold of the Incas: 7 Health Benefits of Lucuma
The superfruit Lucuma has been eaten since 200 A.D., but science is just now seeing how it could offer great nutrition and healing potential.
The Truth Behind The USDA’s ‘Non-GMO Label’ Revealed
The USDA’s Process Verified Seal made to indicate whether food contains genetically modified ingredients may not be what it seems.
Apples, Pears Found to Reduce Stroke Risk by 52%
Researchers found that the consumption of white-fleshed fruits like apples and pears is associated with a stroke risk reduction of about 52 percent.
The Difference Between Healthy Grains and Unhealthy Grains
The difference between healthy and unhealthy grains is ignored, though very real. Here are some tips, though one thing is certain, avoid processed grains.
FDA Approves GMO Apples & Potatoes, Likely No Labeling
The FDA has approved genetically modified varieties of apples and potatoes with likely no labeling, saying that the foods are perfectly safe.
Health Benefits of Watermelon – Lose Weight, Lower Blood Pressure, and More
The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry has published findings from a joint research effort between scientists at the University of Kentucky and Purdue University regarding the health benefits of watermelon -…