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.
Slashing Sugar Makes Kids Healthier in Just 10 Days
Obese children’s health and weight improved when extra sugar in their diets was replaced with non-sugary foods. No change was made in calories or junk food.
Celery: A Potential Alternative to Blood Pressure Medication
Research shows that celery could offer similar or better benefits than drugs for individuals suffering from high blood pressure, but without side effects.
5 Key Reasons to Include Hemp Seed in Your Daily Diet
Many experts call hemp one of the most nutritionally complete food sources in the world. Here are 5 health benefits of hemp seeds.
Consumers Boycott Kellogg’s GMOs, and Now Retailers Do Too!
Championing consumers and retailers of the United States are refusing to buy Kellogg’s and Kashi, as they commit food fraud and sell GMO-laden foods.
Researchers Find Horse Meat and Other Undeclared Species in Meat Products
Shocking new studies show that what the labels on meat products say and what consumers actually consume are sometimes very different things.
Cactus Water Versus Coconut Water: What You Need to Know
Looking for a health-boosting beverage? Coconut water has been trending for years now, but there is a new healthful beverage on the rise – cactus water.