Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed food companies use new, front-of-package labels highlighting the levels of fat, salt and added sugar in their products. In issuing ...
If you're overwhelmed by food labels at the grocery store, you're not alone. Dr. Ian Smith, author of “Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer,” joins TODAY to break down what some of the ...
Ultra-processed foods are often marketed with misleading claims to seem healthier, a researcher says. Labels like 'low fat' and 'low calorie' can be a red flag that foods are full of additives. Being ...
The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.
From flashy buzzwords to health claims, food labels can be deceiving. With this in mind, it’s important to take a closer look at what you’re buying at the grocery store. “The best thing you can do is ...
Nutritional labels contain more information than manufacturing and expiry dates. I’ve simplified and explained everything you need to know so you can make healthy food choices. A study in Lagos found ...
What do “best by,” “use by” and “sell by” on food product labels really mean? — -- We’ve all seen the “best by,” “use by,” “enjoy by” and “sell by” on food labels, but what do they really mean?
There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has trashed perfectly good food over confusion about date labels. Now, the U.S. government is looking for a fix. A group of four federal agencies, ...
Grocery shopping can be a minefield of faux health foods that are biting into your budget and damaging your long-term health.