The USDA has simplified nutrition guidelines with its "MyPlate" campaign. MyPlate replaces the older Food Pyramid. Considering that salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food ...

a group developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has launched a new version of the MyPlate food group guidance specifically for sandwiches. The new infographic builds on the ...

Founded in 2008 to connect communities to fresh produce available at farmers markets in their neighborhood, Concord-based ...

Food waste contributes to 170 million metric tons of carbon ... Instagram-worthy meal to get in your nutrients at lunchtime. Work your way through MyPlate’s four plate categories: fruit, vegetables, ...

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People with diabetes are learning more about grocery shopping, physical activity, food safety, budgeting, and more, thanks to ...

the USDA’s MyPlate serves as a public health campaign designed to help Americans make healthier food choices. The MyPlate graphic offers a simple visual guide, dividing a plate into sections for ...

It's the 21st century and "junk food" has gone global. For better or for worse (mostly worse), junk food is now available all over the world. We see it most everywhere we go -- in grocery and ...

The Great American Recipe is a new eight-part uplifting cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the series ...

Food insecurity is a serious and escalating ... Understanding the importance of a balanced diet using tools like MyPlate, and making healthy choices, is critical to reinforcing these efforts ...

A new study found that eating more beans could improve the quality of your diet. Here's what experts had to say about how they can help.