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School lunches in U.S. will limit added sugars, salt under new nutrition guidelines

New nutrition guidelines will soon change how much sugar and salt are in school lunches across the United States in an effort to help children lead healthier lives. The U.S. Department of ... read more

More people prefer cow's milk over plant-based milks, new Yahoo/YouGov poll finds. Here's what nutritionists think about that.

“Like skim milk, almond and oat milk are low in calories and saturated fats and can be great alternatives for those looking to follow a more plant-based diet,” says Kolesa. “Nutritionally, almond milk ... read more

Is whole milk good for you? Here are the healthiest milk options, according to an expert

The healthiest type of milk has all the creaminess of whole milk but more protein, calcium, vitamin D and less sugar. Here are the top three best. read more

Physicians Committee Doctors Offer 5 Nutritious Alternatives to Cow’s Milk for Consumers Avoiding Dairy Over Concern About Bird Flu

On April 23, the FDA found remnants of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a public health nonprofit of more than 17,000 doctors, is offering 5 ... read more

11 Best Low Calorie Starbucks Drinks Under 100 Calories

Looking for a healthier low calorie Starbucks drink for your next coffee order? Good News! We’ve got 11 of the best low calorie drink options to try! I’ll admit, that I love a ... read more

Six easy ways to lose an inch from your waist – in a week

The calorie maths tells us that for an average-sized person to lose an inch around the middle, it would require a 4lb weight-loss – the equivalent of around 14,000 calories, or the total weekly ... read more

Coconut Milk: The Nutrition Professional's Perspective

This article explores the nutritional content of coconut milk and the potential health benefits associated with moderate consumption. Expert opinions from Janel Reeves, Carl Bender, and Faith Seke are ... read more

New School Lunch Rules Will Change Menus. (Chocolate Milk Still Allowed)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled final nutrition standards for school meals Wednesday that include a new, gradual limit on added sugars. read more

USDA to limit added sugars in school meals nationwide for first time ever

Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new rules to promote the health of children set limits for added sugars in school meals for the first time ever. read more

New Guidelines Limit Added Sugars in School Meals for the First Time

The nation's school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time. read more

America's school lunch program is in crisis — but there's a small silver lining

For the first time, the national school lunch program will update their nutritional standards to cap added sugars ... read more

USDA caps added sugar in school meals, but pulls back on sodium, milk restrictions

In nutrition guidelines published in the Federal Register April 25, the US Department of Agriculture for the first time capped added sugar in school meals, but pulled back on proposed restrictions for ... read more