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.
Judge Rules General Mills Can Label Nature Valley Granola Bars “Natural”
A judge dismissed a lawsuit brought on behalf of 3 nonprofit groups against General Mills over its labeling of Nature Valley granola bars as “natural.”
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popularly used household remedy for a wide range of conditions. It is a great antiseptic and disinfectant, and it can be used…
Petition: Tell Wendy’s to Stop Using Eggs from Slave Hens Crammed into Tiny Cages
Mercy for Animals has started a petition telling Wendy’s to stop abusing birds used to provide eggs for the international chain.
Junk Food Intake Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Recent Study
Researchers have developed a new nutritional labeling system that ties a low-quality diet with increased risks of several different types of cancer. It could help prevent you from developing a…
Toxic at One Dose: MSG is Causing Headaches, Wrecking Your Health
Just a single dose of monosodium glutamate (MSG) caused headaches, spontaneous pain, high blood pressure, and more in a recent study’s healthy subjects.
Compound in Broccoli Offers Significant Protection Against Radiation Sickness
Researchers found that a compound within cruciferous vegetables like broccoli could protect against radiation sickness and the death that usually follows.