Some of my clients are raising concerns about consuming chocolate due to heavy metal contamination. What’s the deal with heavy metals in chocolate, and is it safe to eat?
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According to the Washington D.C.-based Organic Trade Association, US sales of certified organic products reached a record high of $69.7 billion in 2023, a 3.4% increase from 2022, despite increasing prices.
Planet Earth faces a plastic crisis. Over 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, contributing to severe environmental pollution and posing serious health risks.
Juniper berries are more than just a key ingredient in gin—they’re a traditional spice and medicine in many parts of the world, including among Indigenous peoples across the United States.
There’s no escaping the message that physical activity is good for health and that many Americans need to exercise more.
The food processor was invented in the early 1960s, and its main purpose was to efficiently prepare large volumes of food in a commercial setting.
It’s a privilege to officially introduce myself to all of you. I’m Heather Davis, the new editor of Today’s Dietitian (TD). I am thrilled and honored to step into this role and begin this journey with you.
Health claims characterize the relationship between a substance and its ability to reduce the risk of a disease or health-related condition.
Back-to-school season can be a time of excitement and new beginnings for families, but it also means getting back to busy weeknight schedules with extracurricular activities and the intention of an earlier bedtime.
A decades-long trade war between tropical and vegetable oils ended abruptly in 2015 when the FDA declared partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)—then the major source of artificial trans fats—were no longer “generally recognized as safe.”