“They have no nutritional value ... Small amounts of trans fats can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease ...

"Junk food" generally refers to foods that contribute ... or a grilled chicken sandwich on a whole-grain bun instead of tortilla chips with processed cheese sauce; frozen pizza rolls; or fried ...

Packaged foods tend to have higher amounts of salt, refined grains, sugar and unhealthy oils not recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The CDC notes that high blood pressure and ...

Congress could take a firm stride in this direction by enacting the recently reintroduced “Healthy SNAP Act,” to exclude unhealthy food and beverages, starting with soda, from the Supplemental ...

Not all processed foods are harmful to your heart health, Consumer Reports says. Some processed foods can actually be part of a healthy diet.

Dietitians recommend whole foods, lean proteins and healthy fats while limiting sodium, sugar, and saturated fats.

"A diet that includes consuming a high amount of unhealthy and refined grains can be considered similar ... Participants were given a food frequency questionnaire for dietary assessments to ...