Confused by food labels? A gastroenterologist explains how to read ingredient lists properly, why the first three ingredients ...

Walking through a grocery store can feel straightforward, but much of what appears simple is carefully engineered. Packaging, ...

Food packaging is built to reassure shoppers. Certain words sound meaningful but often describe far less than people assume. In the U.S., some labels are regulated, some are loosely guided, and others ...

The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start appearing on grocery store shelves, and by January 2026, they'll be mandatory.

Since the 1990s, foods sold in the U.S. have come with a familiar black-and-white table listing out their nutritional facts in precise detail down to the milligrams of protein and carbohydrates. Some ...

Nutritional labels contain more information than manufacturing and expiry dates. I’ve simplified and explained everything you need to know so you can make healthy food choices. A study in Lagos found ...

Eating nutritiously is practically a superpower. A healthy diet is linked to increased longevity, lower risk of depression and heart problems, better sleep and a host of other benefits. Nutrition ...

From Jan. 1, 2026, all food labels must fully comply with the front-of-package (FOP) labelling requirements. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will ...