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.
An Example of Big Food’s Last Ditch-Effort to Stop State GMO-Labeling Laws
Big Food ad blitz aggressively seeks to forbid mandatory GMO-labeling laws such as Vermont’s, scheduled to go into effect July 1.
Garlic ‘Could Beat Leading Big Pharma Drugs’
An important recent study has revealed that garlic is nearly as effective as the “blockbuster” beta-blocker atenolol – but without the nasty side effects.
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.
5 Blood Sugar-Regulating Foods for Diabetics
Whether you have Type 2 or Type 1 diabetes, you can benefit from eating foods that help stabilize blood glucose levels. Here are 5 beneficial foods.
Where is Your Fish From? 6 Things You may Not Know About the U.S. Seafood Supply
Many people do not know about where seafood comes from and how to ensure it is safe. Here are 6 things you may not know about the U.S. seafood supply.
Are You Eating U.S. Cloned Meat That may Soon be Banned in Europe?
Members of the European Parliament are pushing hard for a ban on cloning animals for use in food, while the U.S. has embraced such questionable food.