You grab a box of cereal off the grocery store shelf. " in a cheerful font. You toss it in your cart, feeling virtuous about your choice. Let's be real. We live in a world where food manufacturers ...

Healthy - A Label the FDA Itself Has Had to Redefine (Image Credits: Pexels) It sounds almost absurd, but for decades the word "healthy" on a food package was regulated by rules written in the early ...

Buzzwords like “natural,” “fat-free,” and “high protein” can make junk food seem healthier than it really is. Claims like “no high-fructose corn syrup” and healthy-looking images are often just smart ...

If you're trying to eat healthier, don't be fooled by tricky labels. Registered nurse Ali Gorman says she sees this all the time. Some items are labeled "heart healthy" or "low fat." But they could be ...

Requirements now include limits on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. “Healthy” foods must also contain a certain amount of food from at least one of the key food groups outlined in the current ...

Private label innovation accelerates in 2026 as major grocers launch protein and fiber products and expand store brand portfolios.

With rising rates of obesity in the U.S. and increasing attention being paid to the health harms of processed foods, it’s clear that far more could be done to help consumers make healthy food choices.

A study done by a team at the University of Southern California has found that consumers are less likely to pick up food labeled “vegan” and more likely to go for something labeled “healthy and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It should soon be easier for consumers to tell which foods are "healthy." The Food and Drug Administration Thursday updated the ...

The government agency is tightening its standards for "healthy" claims. And for the first time in 30 years, its labeling rules will be updated to reflect new nutrition standards. "Healthy" is a pretty ...

Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. The study is particularly compelling because it comes ...

“Claims like 'healthy' on food labels can provide information to consumers to help them identify healthier food choices at a glance. Foods must meet specific nutrient-related criteria to use the ...