Salt, or sodium chloride, is an essential mineral for the human body, but excessive consumption can lead to a host of health issues, including high blood pressure. Sodium causes the body to retain ...

Walking through a grocery store can feel straightforward, but much of what appears simple is carefully engineered. Packaging, ...

Added-sugar warning labels reduced the likelihood that consumers would order items containing high amounts of added sugar in an online experiment led by University of California, Davis, researchers.

Do you really want to order a soda with your burger? Just one soda can have more added sugar than the entire daily limit recommended for most adults. Seeing a warning icon on a restaurant menu may ...

The next time you go to buy something that claims to have no added sugar, you may want to double check the nutrition label. The food may still contain sugar, but it’s listed under a different name.

KANSAS CITY — Health and clean label are two desirable attributes in most food and beverage categories. In sauces, dressings and marinades, the attributes show up prominently in choosing alternative ...

To choose the healthiest peanut butter, read nutrition labels, familiarize yourself with ingredients to avoid, and look for key nutrients like healthy fats and fiber.

Last week, the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the United States Food and Drug Administration called for a change in nutrition facts labeling. The agency is proposing that, in addition ...