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.
Research Sheds Light on Dark Chocolate’s Ability to Lower Blood Pressure
We are learning more and more about the benefits of high quality dark chocolate, including its ability to potentially lower blood pressure. Here is what the research has to say.
Experts: Just 9 of These a Day Can ‘Bust Stress Levels’
According to a Penn State University study, eating a handful of this food every day can prepare your body to deal with stress and anxiety more efficiently.
Dangerous Levels of Arsenic, Lead Found in Commercial Apple and Grape Juice
A new report was recently released by Consumer Reports showing that many common apple juice and grape juice brands actually contain high enough levels of arsenic to increase the risk…
Poor Diet Caused Nearly Half of All Deaths in the U.S. in 2012
Nearly half of all U.S. deaths in 2012 were attributable to diet-related cardiometabolic disease, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
How Will You Know if Your Store is Selling GM Salmon?
How will you know if your store is going to sell the newly approved genetically modified salmon, since the FDA does not require labeling?
What You Should Know About the Carcinogenic Nature of Overcooked Foods
As part of a new campaign, the U.K.’s Food Standards Agency is warning that overcooking starchy foods releases a substance known to cause cancer.