When it comes to maintaining optimal health, one of the most important things to do is to stay informed. Getting age-appropriate screenings for diseases and conditions such as high blood pressure or ...

Highly versatile in mashed, fried and baked forms, potatoes are packed with vitamins and minerals. Andy Weir’s astronaut main character famously survived off of potatoes alone on Mars in the 2011 ...

Reading the nutrition labels on your foods is now more informative. In 2020, the Food and Drug Administration required updated information and refreshed the label design to make it easier for ...

Eating nutritiously is practically a superpower. A healthy diet is linked to increased longevity, lower risk of depression and heart problems, better sleep and a host of other benefits. Nutrition ...

Food labels can be confusing for the average consumer. Some phrases can be misleading, while others are listed for food ...

Food and drink products like potato chips, cereals and sodas may soon get front-of-package labels that warn of high levels of added sugars, salt or saturated fats. The Food and Drug Administration has ...

National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 every year and it aims to raise awareness about the importance of balanced eating and healthy lifestyle choices. With the rise in ...

Okra chips are a dehydrated version of Okra. While this drying process reduces the effects of some nutrients — like vitamin C — most are retained and concentrated. Modern research shows that this ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Austin explored how nutrition labels affect ...