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.
Almost all Ground Beef is ‘Contaminated with Fecal Matter’
The next time you throw a juicy burger on the grill, keep this in mind: almost all ground beef on the market is contaminated with dangerous fecal matter.
Compound in Carrots – Falcarinol – Credited with Preventing Colon Cancer
Rats with precancerous tumors were 1/3 less likely to experience tumor development when given a anti-cancer compound found in carrots known as falcarinol.
Over-Consumption of Fructose Linked to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
While there is no perfect diet, people are starting to realize that many of the health complications they currently face are actually a result of consuming way too much sugar…
Banned in 27 Countries, Monsanto’s rBGH Inhabits Many U.S. Dairy Products
Are you consuming Monsanto’s genetically engineered growth hormone known as rBGH? The synthetic hormone is created using molecules and DNA sequences that are a result of molecular cloning, which has…
Grocery Chain Aldi is Expanding Organics to Meet Consumer Demand
Aldi’s move toward all-natural, affordable foods has made it a fierce competitor of Whole Foods and even Walmart because of its ridiculously low prices.
Health Benefits of Strawberries
With hot weather comes a new bounty of delicious seasonal foods and meal options. In our current world, disease is also a major concern for many of us as we…