The upcoming changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans could alter longstanding recommendations to limit saturated fat consumption. Read to learn more.
The healthiest ‘butter’ isn’t butter at all. It’s a buttery spread that’s made of mostly unsaturated plant-based oils. Here’s how to find the best options.
Some brands of ice cream are better for you because they don’t pile up the added sugar, saturated fat, and empty calories like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.
In January 2025, the FDA proposed a rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels with information about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels.
Why replace meat (especially red meat) with plants? It’s good for the planet and for your health. But some plant meats are healthier than others...or healthier than they used to be. Here’s our guide to the best—and the best-tasting.
Healthy foods sound simple: vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, plant protein, no added sugar. But when companies use them as marketing ploys for processed foods, watch out.
Mooove over, butter. Everything from “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!” to “plant” and “oat milk” butters are vying to unseat the spreadable dairy fat. That’s a good thing. Most wannabes have far less artery-clogging saturated fat...and more heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Here are 8 tips to help you find the best non-butters, plus what else does (or doesn't) matter.
