Tomato soup contains lycopene and potassium, which can help lower blood pressure, but it can also be high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure.

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

What leads people to make better food choices? Is it price, availability, health attributes of the food or something else? This is the million-dollar question. The most common statement I hear from my ...

Experts believe an agency like the FDA should set the standards. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 — -- As Walmart announced plans today to label certain foods with a new green "Great for You" label, some ...

Whether you’re chasing a 5K finish line, trying to finally see your biceps, or want to stop feeling like a zombie at the gym, what you eat matters. And no, reading nutrition labels isn’t just for ...

From the Recipe Creator: The old-fashioned favorite is a snap to make, and it's economical too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty ...

If you often find yourself struggling to decode the information on the packaging of “healthy” snacks, it’s time to learn four easy ways to read nutrition labels. These will help you make informed ...

For more than a century, the U.S. government has tried to bring more transparency to food labels. It started in 1906, when the Pure Food and Drug Act cracked down on mislabeled ingredients and false ...

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 ...