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.
PepsiCo to Release ‘Organic Gatorade,’ But What Does that Mean?
PepsiCo says it will release a line of organic Gatorade in 2016, but there is no word on exactly what that means. Can we trust PepsiCo?
Bananas: 4 Reasons they are Gaining the Title of “Superfood”
Everyone loves bananas. They are both delicious and nutritious. Here are 4 great reasons bananas are gaining the title of superfood.
Psychological Food Advertisements Influence Children more than Parents
According to new research, food advertisements may have more influence over the decisions of children than their parents. In fact, researchers found parental disapproval of junk food only resulted in…
Lab Tests: McDonald’s ‘Devastates’ Gut Health in 10 Days
New lab results have demonstrated how food from McDonald’s can devastate your gut bacteria in a single day. This can have huge health implications.
Would You Eat Cloned Meat? Scientists Claim Cloned Cattle is Safe to Eat
Would you eat cloned meat? I certainly wouldn’t, but according to the The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes, it is “unlikely to present any risk.” The worst part…
Why People in these 5 Countries Live Longer
Did you know that in certain parts of the world, individuals have been found to live particularly long lives? One reason for this will surprise you.