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.
6 New GMO Crops that May Soon Hit Your Dinner Table
There will be 6 new GMO crops to be planted and on our dinner plate. Here’s your chance to sat NO. The first two crops have been on the old,…
Human Metabolism Negatively Impacted by High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup is just one food ingredient, among others, that every health advocate will tell you to avoid. One contribution high-fructose corn syrup is making to our society is…
Newly Discovered Danger of High Fructose Corn Syrup is Alarming
New troubling scientific studies reveal how high fructose corn syrup-containing foods are causing yet another unwanted side effect – heart failure.
Alpha-Carotene Rich Foods Like Carrots Prevent Cancer and Heart Disease
It’s common knowledge that carrots are good for your eyesight, but scientists with the Centers for Disease Control have found that they have a wealth of other benefits—including protecting against…
‘Extreme Levels’ of Monsanto’s Roundup Found in GMO Food, Norwegian Study Shows
After analyzing levels of RoundUp in GMO soy, researchers found ‘extreme levels’ of toxic RoundUp on 70 percent of genetically engineered soy plants.
Nestlé Removes GMO Ingredients from Baby Foods in South Africa, Not USA
Why has Nestlé removed GMOs (genetically modified organisms) from baby foods and formulas in South Africa and not in the United States?