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Margarine may be touted as a heart-healthy choice, but research suggests the claims supporting the switch from butter are less than scientific. The Mayo Clinic – among other health authorities – encourages the consumption of margarine due to the cholesterol ...

Eating healthy can be difficult — especially when a nutritious recipe calls for something unhealthy. With simple ingredient substitutions, however, recipes can be both healthy and savory. Try these easy ingredient swaps to reduce a recipe’s caloric content while retaining the ...

Certain foods once deemed harmful by nutritionists have been found to provide essential nutrients to the diet, according to recent studies. From butter to chocolate, several “bad” foods offer an array of health benefits – within certain limitations. “What’s old ...

Understanding product labels can be a vital key to preserving your health, as studies show that various ingredients and additives used in U.S. grocery items are banned in other countries across the globe. From cake mix to candy, many food ...

Honey may have increased in popularity with the growing demand for natural food, but a missing key ingredient from the sticky substance could create unhealthy consequences for some consumers. A total of 76 percent of all store-bought honey in the ...

Organic product claims can be misleading, making a deeper understanding of labeling procedures helpful to determine if a product lives up to high organic standards. According to labeling standards used by the United States Department of Agriculture, a product must ...

New federal requirements for meat labeling have raised not only consumer awareness about food origins but also the chance for spiked grocery prices. The country-of-origin labeling rule (COOL) requires certain food products, particularly most beef and poultry, to include specific ...