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.
Supreme Court Sides with POM Wonderful in Coca-Cola Lawsuit
Pom Wonderful is taking Coca Cola to court, saying Coca Cola is stealing customers with misleading claims. The Supreme Court is allowing it to move forward.
Pediatricians Advise Parents: No Fruit Juice for Kids Under 1
In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that fruit juice should not be served to children under 1 year old, as it provides no nutritional value.
Iowa State University Students and Faculty Call GMO Banana Trials Into Question
Iowa State University students were recruited to take part in experimental trials involving GMO bananas, but there are so many issues, people got angry.
US Senator Joins Consumers in Outrage of FDA’s GM Salmon Approval
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, joins consumer groups in voicing concern over the newly approved genetically modified salmon.
Shocking Undercover Footage Reveals Chicken Producer Tyson’s Animal Torture
Sickening, undercover camera footage at leading chicken-producer Tyson Foods reveals shocking animal abuse. This video is shocking, so be prepared.
Omega-3 Fats Shown to Protect Against Cancer and Infection in Recent Study
A recent study found that omega 3 fats can actually reduce your risk of skin cancer by increasing your skin’s immunity to cancer and infection.