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How food makers, restaurant chains are cleaning up their labels
Smoothie King, PepsiCo and other food makers and sellers are stressing nutrition and wellness.
What Not to Eat at a Chain Restaurant
Mushroom pizza gets a big, fat stamp of caution; there's mold in your Slurpee; and more!
How to eat healthy, make smart choices at top chain restaurants
Dr. Mehmet Oz says you can make smart choices at fast food and top chain restaurants.
How to decipher the dates on food labels
There’s something about spring that motivates some of us to clean every nook and cranny. If you’re seizing the season and scrutinizing every inch of your pantry, fridge and freezer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants you to think twice before tossing anything out. The department just...
To Eat or Not to Eat? The Food Date Labeling Act Could Help You Decide
We toss so much food because we’re not sure if it’s safe to eat past the ‘sell by’ date.
Spring clean your fridge: What to keep or toss
If you’re confused about what those food expiration labels mean, you’re not alone. Most Americans are tossing safe and perfectly edible foods in the trash after looking at food “dates” that are vague at best.You might be surprised to know that most food dating is voluntary, and not government mandated (except for infant formula and some baby foods), leading to a lot of variability in what
How to Avoid the Most Common Fake Foods on Restaurant Menus
Even savvy diners have been fooled by fake Kobe and red snapper
Finally you can see how much added sugar is hidden in your food
The Food and Drug Administration just released new nutrition labels with one especially important update.
What to Know About FDA's New Food Labels
The new labels will have to reflect what people really eat, not what they should eat.
Top 5 Current Health Product Trends
1) Increased use of simple labeling and natural ingredients More brands are simplifying their packaging and relying more on natural ingredients, as consumers are demanding clearer, more straightforward labeling so that they know exactly what is in their foods and supplements. This may include reformulating products so that they contain less complex ingredients and avoiding …
Should the Food Industry Sneak Vegetables Into Food?
When companies hide produce in pizza or pasta, kids aren’t learning healthy habits, experts say.
12 Foods You Had No Idea You Should Be Grating
Don't underestimate the power of your cheese grater.
30 Foods You Should Never Eat After Age 30
Seriously, steer clear. Bagels, iced coffee and 28 more surprising things to stay away from.
6 Foods You Should NEVER Eat Before a Run
WHO Seeks 'Harmonization' on Nutrition Facts Labeling
Nutrition facts and claims on front-of-package labeling can be confusing and dangerous to consumers, says the World Health Organization.
What Is 'Natural' Food? A Riddle Wrapped In Notions Of Good And Evil
Time is almost up for consumers to tell the FDA what "natural" food means. It's an ancient philosophical question with no easy answers.
10 things the health-food craze won’t tell you
The $22 billion health-food store industry is expected to grow 3.3% over the next five years, but food in a package labeled “healthy” isn’t necessarily healthy.
School Lunch Is More Appealing When It Comes Out of a Food Truck
They're changing the way kids look at incorporating fruits and veggies in their meals.
