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It's the 21st century and "junk food" has gone global. For better or for worse (mostly worse), junk food is now available all over the world. We see it most everywhere we go -- in grocery and ...

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What is ultra-processed food? There is no single definition of ultra-processed foods, but in general they contain ingredients not used in home cooking. Many are chemicals, colourings and ...

“Most foods are processed in some way, for example to enable preservation”, says Huntriss, “but the term ‘ultra-processed’ refers to foods that often have a long ingredients ...

The 16-ounce jar of peanut butter in your pantry can contain up to 136 insect parts before it is deemed contaminated, according to the FDA’s Food Defect Action Levels guide. This may sound ...

October 3, 2024 • One of the first places shoppers may feel the effects of the dockworkers' strike is in the produce aisle. Hundreds of tons of bananas are stuck in transit — and they won't ...

If we all shopped, cooked and ate smarter we could avoid wasting food. Combining that with actions along supply chains, like increasing efficiency or improving storage, would mean we had more than ...

Experts explain how these foods work to help lower high blood pressure. Along with lifestyle changes like lowering alcohol use, stress-relieving activities, and intentional movement, following the ...

Italy is a south-central European country, whose boot-shaped borders extend into the Mediterranean Sea. The country’s historical cities, world-renowned cuisine and geographic beauty make it a ...

Diets high in highly processed and sugary foods are connected to chronic inflammation, while consuming certain healthy foods — fresh fruits, vegetables, fiber and certain fats — have been ...

From managing weight to building robust immune systems, there are numerous health benefits to giving your dog the right food, according to experts (balanced, of course, around their favorite dog ...