Nutritional labels contain more information than manufacturing and expiry dates. I’ve simplified and explained everything you need to know so you can make healthy food choices. A study in Lagos found ...

Whether you’re chasing a 5K finish line, trying to finally see your biceps, or want to stop feeling like a zombie at the gym, what you eat matters. And no, reading nutrition labels isn’t just for ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Nutrition labels can look a little overwhelming, but they’re actually fairly simple. Learning how to read a food label is a valuable ...

Since nutrition-facts labeling was first introduced by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1973, the back of the box has been a controversial space. Countless FDA rule changes, congressional ...

The nutrition facts label is now on most packaged foods in the grocery store. Foods that are exempt from the label include foods in very small packages, foods prepared in the store and foods made by ...

With rising rates of obesity in the U.S. and increasing attention being paid to the health harms of processed foods, it’s clear that far more could be done to help consumers make healthy food choices.

The Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods in the U.S. is getting its first makeover in two decades, beginning in 2018. The federal government’s decision, reflecting the latest science, will be felt ...

GLP-1 drugs can cause side effects such as muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. GLP-1-friendly foods are marketed to reduce side effects and support treatment. “GLP-1 ...