“Low carb,” boast some labels. “Fat free,” claim others. But “low protein?” That’s not a thing. Protein is a selling point. But its overblown reputation has been fueled by a jumble of myths. Here’s the truth about some popular ones.
Signs of a stroke? Call 911. Early treatment can reverse the damage. A DASH diet and drugs can lower your blood pressure to help prevent stroke and dementia.
With new limits on food assistance, work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid, as well as substantial cuts to Medicaid itself, millions of Americans will suffer due to this bill. Here's what to know.
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.
It’s not easy to find a zero-sugar coffee creamer sweetened without risky acesulfame potassium or sucralose, but some better brands use stevia or allulose.
Seafood is good for you. That’s no surprise. But it’s not easy to find species that don’t contain mercury, PCBs, PFAS, or other contaminants, aren’t overfished, and aren’t linked to human rights abuses. In her new book The Fish Counter, NYU professor emerita Marion Nestle tackles those and other issues. (The book goes on sale on June 6, but you can pre-order it now.)
