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Spring’s must-have farmers market find? It’s not what you think
The scent of freshly baked bread drifts through the open-air stalls, mingling with the bright, green scent of just-picked herbs.
Read moreProposed cuts to SNAP benefits could deepen hunger and hurt local economies, experts warn
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has long been a crucial lifeline for millions of Americans facing food insecurity. Each year,
Read moreShould we be afraid of seed oils?
In his efforts to Make America Healthy Again (better known as the MAHA campaign), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rioting
Read moreFront-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices
The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start
Read moreHow does “raw” water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject public water supplies,
Read moreElectrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced — but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick
For generations, Gatorade and similar electrolyte beverages have been helpful tools for athletes seeking a competitive edge. In 1965, Dr.
Read moreFruitless efforts? Not anymore. How to actually eat more fruits and vegetables in 2025
I heard an ad the other day about something called “Quitter’s Day,” which falls in early January. It’s apparently the
Read moreWhat if you could rank food by “healthiness” as you shopped?
Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness, with simple, research-backed scores. In some
Read moreWhat are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains
“I’ll pass on that, it doesn’t fit in my macros.” “I’m on the Macro Diet.” Macros seem to come up
Read moreWhat are you really eating? 1 in 5 seafood products in our study were mislabelled
Tracing fish from capture to table is logistically complex, as fish products often pass through multiple countries. Along the way,
Read moreIs TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savory dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok
Read moreNutrition and healthy aging: The role of protein quality in combatting muscle loss
Getting out of bed and sitting on the toilet may be relatively simple tasks for many people, but they become
Read moreA new New York City rule will put “warning statements” on sugary chain restaurant items
New York City is just a few weeks out from a new set of rules which will require chain restaurants
Read moreThis summer’s salmonella-laced cucumber recall linked to nearly 500 cases of illness
Cucumbers have been all the rage lately thanks to TikTok’s viral cucumber salad and the meteoric social media rise of
Read moreVegan cheese that tastes like cheese? These startups may have cracked the code
In a video uploaded to YouTube last year, home cook and food influencer Alexa Santos scores a wheel of brie,
Read more4 ways to cut down on meat when dining out – and still make healthy choices
Many of us are looking for ways to eat a healthier and more sustainable diet. And one way to do
Read moreUK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study
Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots
Read moreThe health benefits of seaweed
Seaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type
Read moreNutrition conference highlights more bad news about ultraprocessed foods
Each week, it seems as though additional (bad) news about ultaprocessed foods is made public. This week is no exception. As
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