Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods? Here are 5 things to know

When you open a bag of nacho-flavored chips or cheese puffs, you probably know that you’re about…

Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study

Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death, according to a 30-year study…

Mediterranean staple may lower your risk of death from dementia, study finds

A daily spoonful of olive oil could lower your risk of dying from dementia, according to a new…

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to…

There’s actually no such thing as vegetables. Here’s why you should eat them anyway

The rumors are true: Vegetables aren’t real — that is, in botany, anyway. While the term fruit is…

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart but better research methods have…

Many Americans Have Villainized MSG — And Now It’s Making A Comeback

After years of defensively touting “No MSG” on their menus,many Asians working in the food industry…

Is Your Food Packaging Bulging? Here’s When That May Not Be A Good Thing

Packaging is supposed to keep our food fresh and safe, but occasionally, a the plastic film…

How to feed your picky eaters, according to experts

3 in 5 families are short-order cooks for picky kids. Here’s what to do instead. Each…

Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised

“How much plastic will you have for dinner, sir? And you, ma’am?” While that may seem like a…