Sugar is an integral ingredient in the kitchen, from sweetening up chocolate chip cookies to enhancing the flavors of meat. But with all the different kinds of sugar available -- white, brown, coconut ...

— -- Avoiding refined sugar may be a challenge for most Americans, but Byron Paidoussi and Whitney Cole, the owners of Fitness and Fuel LA, regularly look for alternatives. In the tenth and final ...

The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines, announced Jan. 7 by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., include recommendations for more ...

Dr. Fang Fang Zhang, a cancer epidemiologist focused on nutrition, told USA TODAY the message to eat more whole or minimally ...

Consumers are cutting processed foods and added sugar consumption and seeking healthier foods in convenient formats, according to the second annual snack report from better-for-you brand That’s it.

The 2026–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans prioritize protein and recommend reducing the intake of added sugars and ultra ...

The modern diet increasingly relies on processed foods, from quick frozen meals to packaged snacks marketed as time-saving solutions. While these products offer convenience, mounting evidence suggests ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...