These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian, nutrition ...

Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink color and robust flavor. Although many consumers want to limit consumption of these preservatives because the substances can form ...

Nitrates in food have long been associated with negative health consequences, putting many of us on high alert when we see food products with added nitrates, like processed meats. But there’s actually ...

Surprise! The only difference between a cured and an uncured hot dog is the curing process. As writer Jess Kapadia explains in Food Republic's guide to charcuterie terms you need to know, curing is ...

Richard is the author of two books: The Mediterranean Diet: Health and Science and More Healthy Years - Why a Mediterranean Diet is best for you and for the planet. Many of us know that we should ...

Greater daily exposure to nitrites in food and water may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, French researchers reported. Compared with those in the lowest tertile of total nitrite exposure (mean 3 ...

On cool and damp days, many homeowners worry about mold. When it pours and storms outside, windows often remain closed to ...