A growing body of research suggests that the simple act of reading ingredient lists can predict healthier food choices better ...

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KANSAS CITY — Lynn Dornblaser, a client adviser with the Chicago-based market researcher Mintel, once defined clean label as “using things you’d find in your grandmother’s pantry.” Today, the meaning ...

In a world full of dietary trends and ever-evolving health advice, reading food labels remains one of the most reliable ways to make informed choices. Food labels reveal details beyond taste and ...

Before you trust front-of-pack health claims, food safety experts recommend checking these five critical sections to protect ...

A quick glance at the back of a food packet can reveal far more than flashy front-of-pack claims. Here's what experts say you ...

In June 2025, Texas and Louisiana each enacted legislation mandating new label disclosures for foods containing a number of food and color additives, raising federal preemption and First Amendment ...

Many people think that if an ingredient is hard to pronounce, you should avoid it—but that's not always the case. Registered dietitians shed light on scientific ingredient names that can actually ...

From non-GMO to gluten-free, here's what the most common food labels mean and who regulates each one. Korin Miller has spent nearly two decades covering food, health, and nutrition for digital, print, ...

Nutrition labels on your favorite grocery items may soon sport a new look. The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal Tuesday that would require food and drink manufacturers to place ...

Just because a food is allowed in the U.S., that doesn't make it ideal. Here's what to buy instead.