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These 5 small shifts in your diet can lower your risk for chronic disease

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as school lunches. But the newest version of the guidelines, released on Jan. 7, 2026, seems to be spurring more confusion than clarity about what people should be eating. The latest dietary guidelines, published on Jan. 7, 2026, have received mixed reviews from nutrition experts.

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Nine easy swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet: it's not an all-or-nothing approach'

fromNature

Public health

Are ultra-processed foods really so unhealthy? What the science says

Food & drink

Nine easy swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet: it's not an all-or-nothing approach'

fromNature

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Public health

Are ultra-processed foods really so unhealthy? What the science says

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Does McDonald's Use Fake Cheese? - Tasting Table

McDonald's uses pasteurized process American cheese made from real cheeses plus additives; it is legally distinct from natural cheese, safe, and chosen for meltability.

Science

How Seed Oils Became the Villain of Social MediaAnd What the Science Really Says

Seed oils are common in many processed foods and are controversial, but claims that they are uniquely toxic are unsupported by evidence.

2 months ago

12 Myths About Gluten-Free Food You Can Stop Believing - Tasting Table

Gluten-free diets are not inherently healthier; medical necessity and informed choices determine whether gluten avoidance benefits health and culinary enjoyment.

fromLos Angeles Times

2 months ago

What's the deal with ... banana water?

Banana water is a plant-based hydration beverage made solely from bananas, produced by separating banana water from pulp and marketed as a coconut-water-style sports drink alternative.

fromBuzzFeed

3 months ago

Nutritionists Are Sharing The Best (And Worst) Breakfast Cereals For Your Health And Some Of These Might Surprise You

The NOVA classification's broad 'ultraprocessed' label misclassifies nutritionally valuable whole-grain cereals and conflates processing level with food healthiness.

4 months ago

An aftertaste that haunted me': the best (and worst) meat-free sausages, tasted and rated

Plant-based sausages range from whole-food, minimally processed versions to highly processed meat analogues using pea protein and fillers that mimic ultra-processed meat.

Cooking

4 months ago

Why Andrew Zimmern Refuses To Eat This Popular Canned Meat - Tasting Table

Andrew Zimmern dislikes canned Spam's taste, texture, and heavy processing, yet values its affordability and shelf-stability and recommends frying to improve texture.

4 months ago

This 1940s Convenience Reshaped American Cooking - And It's Still Going Strong - Tasting Table

Instant rice is precooked and dehydrated, allowing rapid rehydration and much faster cooking than regular rice, pioneered by Minute Rice in the 1940s.

fromIrish Independent

'I've never seen such a good program get such abuse' - Dietitian Sarah Keogh on school meals

People don't realise how many kids go without food. It may be financial or because the parents are too busy and I think it's fantastic that the government have this program in place.

Food & drink

Burger King's Onion Rings Aren't The Real Deal - So What's Actually Inside? - Tasting Table

It doesn't take long to realize Burger King's onion rings aren't the real deal. For starters, they're all exactly the same size - something anyone who's ever sliced an onion knows is impossible. The second giveaway comes with the first bite: instead of a sweet onion ring beneath the crunch, you get something closer to an onion-flavored paste. So what's actually inside? A glance at Burger King's own ingredient list reveals the truth. Of the 30 items that go into their rings, only four have anything to do with onions: dehydrated chopped onions, dehydrated minced onions, onion powder, and something simply called "onion flavor."

Food & drink

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Why Tofu Can't Be Considered An Ultra-Processed Food - Tasting Table

Tofu is processed but not ultra-processed, containing only water and a coagulant, making it a calcium-rich, beneficial food when consumed appropriately.

The crunch? Spot on': the best supermarket gherkins, tasted and rated

Well-farmed, properly processed gherkins with dill provide crisp, balanced sourness and versatile brine for cooking.

Why Sugar Has Been Sold In Lumps And Cubes For Over A Century - Tasting Table

Sugar cubes were invented in 1843 as convenient, pre-portioned alternatives to bulky sugar loaves, eliminating messy sugar nippers and simplifying serving and baking.

Cooking

The Reason Beef Tenderloin Steaks Are Often Cheaper Than The Whole Thing - Tasting Table

Pre-cut tenderloin steaks are cheaper because they receive minimal trimming and processing, while whole tenderloins undergo labor-intensive trimming that reduces sellable weight and increases cost.

fromArs Technica

7 months ago

In trial, people lost twice as much weight by ditching ultraprocessed food

Minimally processed diets result in significantly greater weight loss compared to ultraprocessed diets, even when nutrition content is similar.

fromMail Online

7 months ago

The olives in your kitchen cupboard are FAKE, expert reveals

Black olives are often artificially colored with additives, misleading consumers about their source.

fromFortune

7 months ago

How Gen Z killed cereal: 'They are going about breakfast in a different way than Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers'

In the 52 weeks ending July 3, 2021, Americans bought nearly 2.5 billion boxes of cereal, according to market research company Nielsen IQ. In the same period this year, the number was down more than 13% to 2.1 billion.

Food & drink

8 months ago

Why There's No Such Thing As An Unprocessed Canned Food - Tasting Table

Canned foods are processed, changing their nutrient profiles and extending shelf life, contradicting the perception that they are natural like fresh foods.

Silicon Valley food

fromSFGATE

8 months ago

World's largest almond company to close historic 53-acre Northern Calif. plant

Blue Diamond Growers is closing its Sacramento facility due to high operational costs, impacting 600 jobs, while moving production to Central Valley plants.

9 months ago

Does Frozen Yogurt Contain Probiotics, Or Does Freezing Destroy Them? - Tasting Table

Frozen yogurt is a popular dessert choice due to its lightness and lower calorie count compared to ice cream, but its probiotic preservation depends on processing techniques.

Berlin food

Silicon Valley food

9 months ago

What Is Impossible Meat Made Of And Is It A Healthier Alternative? - Tasting Table

Plant-based meat sales have significantly declined as consumers question their healthiness and processing levels.

Impossible Foods has reformulated its products to address health concerns but still relies heavily on processing.

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