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.
Black Tea Consumption Linked to Decreased Diabetes Risk
Results of a recent study indicate that the incidence of type 2 diabetes is lower in places where a great deal of black tea is consumed.
Eating This Food Daily Linked to 20% Cut in Health-Related Deaths
A recent study has found that consuming more nuts was associated with decreased overall and cardiovascular disease mortality – associated with death rates cut by as much as a fifth.
How Junk Food Could Weaken Bones, Lead to Osteoporosis
Did you know junk food with excess sugar and fat could weaken the bones and lead to osteoporosis by blocking calcium absorption.
Outraged Senator to Block FDA Commissioner Over Questionable GM Salmon
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will block Dr. Robert Califf’s candidacy as the new commissioner of the FDA because he fails to see dangers of approved GM salmon.
Compounds in Fruit and Vegetables Tied to Reduced Cancer Risk
There is bountiful research that links fruit and veggies with numerous benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, better vision, and now, breast cancer prevention.
Warning: 3 Fast Food Ingredient Secrets
While many of us live a largely sedentary lifestyle, the United States remains a highly mobile society, addicted to the road and high-speed, demanding daily schedules—hence, our addiction to fast…