As SNAP benefits tighten and new restrictions take hold, millions of households are changing what they buy, where they shop, and how often they can fill a cart. The result is a quieter but significant shift in American grocery behavior, from trading down on protein to leaning harder on discount chains and food pantries. Continue Reading
A major 2026 review in The BMJ found little to no clinically meaningful benefit from calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or both together for preventing fractures and falls in most older adults. The findings could reshape routine bone-health advice that remains common across the U.S. Continue Reading
A new review from University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers examined more than 350 studies and found that many sedentary adults may be eating more protein than they need. The paper points to better metabolic markers with lower protein intake in some groups, while stressing that the findings do not apply uniformly to older adults, athletes, or people with medical needs. Continue Reading
A small group of retail giants now commands an outsized share of the American grocery business, reshaping how shoppers buy food and how suppliers compete. At the center of it all is one familiar name that remains far ahead of the pack. Continue Reading
Stanford researchers say a new system called BurgerAI generated burger recipes that matched or outperformed a Big Mac in key blind taste-test measures while also optimizing for nutrition and environmental impact. The work gives Bay Area diners an early look at how AI could reshape food development beyond the lab. Continue Reading
Pizza is one of the most common meals in the U.S., but the slice on your plate changes sharply from one city to the next. From New York’s foldable wedges to Detroit’s square pan pies, the country’s best-known regional styles are defined by specific doughs, ovens, cheeses, and baking traditions. Continue Reading
A large jasmine rice recall is back in the spotlight after federal records showed more than 54,000 pounds were affected. The issue is not spoilage or bacteria, but possible foreign material in specific bags sold across multiple states. Continue Reading
Food & Wine has put public tickets on sale for its 2026 Best New Chefs awards celebration, marking the first time in the event’s 38-year history that consumers can buy in. The September 15 event in New York City will offer limited access through Resy as the brand expands its live events business. Continue Reading
Romaine lettuce has been tied to some of the most serious multistate foodborne illness outbreaks in recent U.S. history. Federal investigators say the repeated pattern points to persistent contamination risks in growing regions where the greens are often eaten raw. Continue Reading
Aldi’s frozen aisle keeps expanding as shoppers look for quick, lower-cost dinners. Here is a fact-based ranking of widely discussed Aldi frozen meals, using product availability, shopper reception, and published reviews to separate dependable buys from skip-worthy options. Continue Reading