Discover the surprising history of the USDA's nutritional guidelines—from humble beginnings to the infamous food pyramid ...

Do you remember being in school and being taught the food pyramid? We were told that it was the pinnacle of how to eat ...

Cereal box readers likely recognize the Food Guide Pyramid, a graphic designed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as an easy-to-follow guide to healthy eating. The pyramid's designers thought ...

As the former president of the Navajo Nation, I support changes to make the federal dietary guidelines emphasize plant-based ...

Did Americans of all economic levels have better choices in the ’50s than now? Did the supposed “food desert” problem get worse? When Nina Teicholz wrote her book The Big Fat Surprise ...

The traditional food guide pyramid, adorned with bread and cereal packages, was phased out in 2005 after decades of prominence. Newer pyramids feature vertical lines and variable designs based on age.

In fact, it sits at the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid as a fat source to center every meal around. “Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are the good healthy fats ...

With the first month of the year nearly finished, you’d be forgiven if you’ve already made and broken a New Year’s resolution, but there is an easy thing you can do this year to improve your health: ...