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.
Non-Browning GMO Arctic Apples to Hit Store Shelves Soon
Genetically modified apples engineered to brown more slowly than traditional apples will hit store shelves next month, but they won’t be overtly labeled “GMO.”
EWG Report Shows Unsafe Levels of Glyphosate Herbicide in Oat Products
The Environmental Working Group has released a report showing that dozens of oat products contain unsafe levels of the weedkilling chemical glyphosate.
Amazingly Healthful Antioxidant in Onions Offers a Wealth of Health Benefits
An antioxidant compound in onions, quercetin, offers a wealth of health benefits. It may protect against cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.
Congress Bans FDA from Approving Genetically Modified ‘Franken’ Salmon
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a law that would effectively block the FDA from approving genetically modified ‘Franken’ salmon. The news came after the FDA declared that the…
Report: Fast Food Chains Spend Billions ‘Targeting Black Children’
A new report reveals fast food chains are dumping billions to specifically target black children and those most likely to become obese.
Food Producers can Boost Frozen Broccoli’s Healing Powers: Will They?
Frozen broccoli lacks a compound offering protection against cancer, but researchers found that food producers can easily solve this problem. Will they?