A healthy diet is one mostly made up of foods high in the nutrients the body needs to function, like vitamins, minerals and ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

That's because veggies and fruit are loaded with a lot of nutritional density per bite. Bananas and sweet potatoes deliver potassium, a key mineral for heart health. Cruciferous veggies may help ...

Late for work with no time to pack a lunch, on a long car trip with limited meal options, living in a neighborhood without a nearby grocery store – there are many reasons why people eat fast food, ...

The new pyramid is the picture of the Make America Healthy Again movement, prioritizing whole foods, proteins and fats.

Around the world, rising rates of obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases highlight the urgent need for healthier, more informed eating habits. As ultra-processed foods replace home-cooked ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s nothing like a nutrition meeting to make you want to set fire to your diet. Like most people who consider themselves relatively healthy, I thought I ate pretty well. Largely ...

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Many foods we consume today are ultraprocessed, packed with unhealthy ingredients, and linked to major health risks. As consumption of these foods rises, so do chronic health issues, especially among ...

Earlier this year, West Virginia became the first of a number of politically conservative states to ban artificial food dyes. It’s part of the larger “Make America Healthy Again” effort championed by ...