Joint Commission's voluntary CHEF™ program sets out three tiers for improving food and nutrition services at accredited healthcare organizations. Tampa General Hospital is the first to earn recognition, while research links meal dissatisfaction with poorer reported care experiences.
Oil at the surface can point to a peanut butter made without some stabilizers. The ingredient list and Nutrition Facts panel are still the better tools for comparing added sugars and saturated fat.
A 2026 review of more than 8 million people linked higher ultra-processed food intake with several health risks, but it did not show that processing alone causes harm. Ingredient lists and nutrition labels offer useful clues, not a simple good-or-bad verdict.
Nothing stings like slicing into a spoiled avocado. Here's how to spot the warning signs in the store, what to check before you buy, and how to keep your avocados fresh until you're ready to eat.
A massive review of nearly 9 million adults shows that eating more ultra-processed foods raises your risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and even death. Here's what the data says-and how to shop smarter.
Grocery prices keep climbing, turning basics into luxuries. Making staples like bread, sauces, and spreads at home can save money and boost nutrition. Here's how homemade stacks up against store-bought.
Not all processed foods are the same. Dietitians point to five staples-yogurt, frozen produce, whole-grain bread, canned beans, and tofu-that pack key nutrients and may help cut colon cancer risk if you pick the right ones.
Extra virgin olive oil stands out as the healthiest cooking oil, thanks to its high polyphenol content and monounsaturated fats. Learn how to use it for maximum benefit and when to reach for alternatives like avocado oil.
Orthorexia is a growing problem fueled by social media and nutrition trends. Learn how to spot the warning signs, why ingredient obsession can backfire, and what steps to take if healthy eating starts to control your life.
Five registered dietitians unanimously select Whole Foods Market as their preferred destination for healthy prepared meals, citing standout ingredient quality, diverse options, and nationwide consistency that make balanced eating more accessible for busy consumers.
CIMMYT has opened advanced grain and flour analysis labs in Kenya and Senegal, giving African scientists the ability to quickly measure the nutritional and processing qualities of dryland crops like millet, sorghum, and groundnut. This new capacity could change how these crops are bred and used in food products.
Ultra-processed foods dominate grocery shelves and our diets, but what makes them so hard to resist? Neuroscientist Alex DiFeliceantonio investigates how these foods affect our brains and bodies, and what it will take to change the food system.
Monde Nissin's Better Food Forward campaign focuses on reformulating products, setting science-based nutrition standards, and building partnerships to help Filipino families access healthier meals.
