How a new FDA warning revealed my beloved Mountain Dew is actually “healthier” than we all thought
I have an unvarnished, immense affinity for Mountain Dew. No matter if it’s accompanying chicken parm, a Thanksgiving or Christmas
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How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world and its high levels of caffeine are among the
Read more17 million U.S. households faced food insecurity in 2022, according to new report from the USDA
A new report from the United States Department of Agriculture released Wednesday showed that food insecurity across households nationwide rose
Read moreDrinking water used to be simple. Not anymore
I am obsessed with beverages. I typically have three-plus on my desk (or on my person) at any given time.
Read moreHow much protein is too much protein? Here’s what a nutrition expert says
If you frequent any sort of fitness or weight management communities, both online and off-line, protein is an enormous component of
Read more“The worst dietary experiment”: How the US government wrecked our relationship with dietary fats
It is nothing short of a miracle that those of us who lived through the fat-free and low-fat diet recommendations
Read moreIs eating raw cookie dough really that bad for you? Nutrition experts weigh in
I don’t use the term “guilty pleasure,” but if I did, I think my affinity for ravenously consuming raw cookie
Read moreThe FDA proposed a new definition for the term “healthy,” dividing big food makers and nutritionists
Amid the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to update the definition of the nutrition claim “healthy,” several major
Read moreWeekly bulletin – Cloned
The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief description, followed
Read moreNope, coffee won’t give you extra energy. It’ll just borrow a bit that you’ll pay for later
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Read moreMagnesium: Everything you need to know about this important micronutrient
There’s been a lot of chatter on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements.
Read moreWant your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about “eating the rainbow”
Parents of young children today were raised during some of the most damaging periods of diet culture. From diet and
Read moreIs Veganuary bad for you? A nutritionist explains why plant-based diets need proper planning
Veganuary is upon us again, with thousands of people around the world giving up animal products for the month of
Read moreAre you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health
Public concerns about high food prices highlight how meeting basic human needs can’t be taken for granted, even in a
Read moreStop hating on pasta — it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat
New year, new you, new diet. It’s a familiar refrain. One popular dieting technique is to create a food blacklist.
Read moreIntermittent fasting can boost your health, but how and when to restrict food consumption is crucial
On top of kickstarting a new exercise regime, the new year is traditionally a period when many people reconsider their
Read moreLooking ahead: Top food and agriculture stories for 2023
Every year at FoodPrint we look back on the big events in the world of food and agriculture and try
Read moreBrussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges — and plenty of other health benefits
For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of Brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favorite
Read moreChlorophyll water can’t clear your skin or detox your liver—but the TikTok trend got one thing right
If you follow health trends online, you might have heard about “chlorophyll water.” Claims range from clearing your skin, stopping
Read moreWaivers for universal school meals expired. What does that mean for childhood nutrition?
Many nutrition and public health professionals started this current school year in a state of mourning. The object of their
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