If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told that cooking your own meals is the way to go. This has been backed up by a recent study, which found that people who ate home-cooked, ...

"Eat real food" is the basis of the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Here's what's different and where you can find options in ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) sets global guidance on how much to eat and how often. The UN body’s done this for protein, fats and carbohydrates, as well as salt, free sugars and overall ...

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

Next comes processed foods and ingredients, substances derived from meat or plants using simple age-old processing methods, ...

The new US guidelines, with their narrow focus and lack of clarity, will be difficult to implement. In any region where there’s an oversupply of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and an undersupply of ...

Eat more of these high-protein, nutritious whole foods instead of chugging a processed protein shake, dietitians say.

The USDA first published guidance in 1980, then a food pyramid in 1992 and a 2011 "MyPlate" version. Here's how they stack up ...