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.
“GM-Free” Domino’s Caught Selling GMO-Laden Pizzas
It seems that the fast food giant Domino’s has been caught selling genetically modified ‘Frankenfood’ pizzas while claiming to be ‘GM-free’ on its website.
5 Hidden Ingredients in Your GMO Corn that Should NOT Be There
Corn simply isn’t what it used to be. In fact, most of it is now genetically modified. Here are 5 hidden ingredients that can be found in GMO corn.
Could Gluten Literally Drive You Insane? Going Back 60 Years…
Could gluten literally make you insane? Evidence dating back 60 years suggests a link between gluten consumption and mental illness.
Missouri Law Protects Buyers from Unknowingly Purchasing ‘Fake Meat’
In late August, a law went into effect in Missouri prohibiting companies from “misrepresenting a product as meat that is not derived from harvested production livestock or poultry.”
Why Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
While drinking more water can help to improve health, drinking too much water can actually be hurting many in the form of numerous ailments.
Class Action Suit Against Chipotle Says its GM-Free Claims are False
A class action lawsuit against Chipotle claims that the restaurants has never been GMO-free as it claims to be, and has never tried to prove it.