Nutritional Growth Solutions, Ltd. (NGS), parent company of Healthy Height kids protein shake mixes, has acquired nutritional shake brand KidzShake and has announced plans to enter the US medical ...

In a surprising move, national health and nutrition organizations are calling out plant-based milks, in addition to other beverages, as an inadequate source of nutrition for kids and teens in the U.S.

Just as school food was getting healthier, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing cafeterias to once again serve more sodium, refined grains, and sugary, flavored milk. Sweetgreen cofounder ...

The challenges of feeding healthy food to children who are notoriously picky eaters often are compounded when an allergy is added into the mix – which is why when the founder of the gluten-free baked ...

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency. The most ...

Popcorn is a healthy snack when it’s air-popped and served without ingredients high in fat, salt, or sugar. Popcorn is high in important nutrients, including fiber. Popcorn is one of the world’s ...

Milk is made by the mammary glands of mammals, including humans. Dairy milk comes from several different kinds of mammals, including cows, goats, buffalo, and sheep. Human breast milk is the best food ...

American children are drinking fewer sugary beverages and eating more fruits, but the majority still had poor-quality diets, researchers reported Tuesday. More than half of kids, 56%, were eating ...

Bananas provide a wealth of health benefits. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Are bananas good for you? Yes! A wide variety of ...

Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the oldest cereal grains in the world. It contains carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body but can raise blood sugar. People typically categorize rice into two ...

Like other legumes, such as peanuts, peas, and lentils, black beans are prized for their high protein and fiber content. Black beans also contain several other key nutrients that benefit human health.