The federal government plans to develop a new definition of ultraprocessed foods, a wide-ranging group of snacks, meals and drinks that have become a cornerstone of the American diet. Nutrition researchers generally define ultraprocessed foods as industrially manufactured products that include ingredients you wouldn’t find in your own kitchen, like high-fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated…
Just as there’s a time and a place for a diner with an eight-page menu of dishes, all executed medium-well, there’s a time and place for a spot that absolutely nails one thing. It’s one of the great pleasures of living in this town — if you’re in the market for a specific bite, there’s…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced wide-ranging cutbacks at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, that would eliminate duplicative services and paper pushers. But in interviews with more than a dozen current and former F.D.A. staff members, a different picture emerged of the far-reaching effects of the layoffs that would ultimately…
Army food has been vexing and perplexing the soldiers who have to eat it for about as long as there’s been an Army. An age-old marching song describes a biscuit that “rolled off the table and killed a friend of mine.” Troops in World War II immortalized a much-reviled beef dish with the nickname S.O.S.,…
Feeding your littlest loved ones can be so easy, delicious and nutritious. Here’s how. Making your own baby food is very simple and can help you connect with your child even more.David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 [This article was originally published on…
Two cases involving possible food poisoning among tourists have raised concerns about what travelers can do to prevent and treat food-borne illnesses — not just during off-the-beaten-path adventures, but in and around resorts. While the cause of the recent death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of the former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner,…
These expert hacks can help you lower your grocery bill. Chris Gash Published May 15, 2024Updated March 26, 2025 There’s no getting around it: Food is expensive right now. It may be hard to stick to your budget, but there are many ways to be resourceful with what you have without feeling as though you…
There are bodega cats, there are bookstore cats, and then there’s Sabrina the restaurant jaguar. Sabrina is the life-size faux (not taxidermied) feline perched atop a tree branch like the Cheshire Cat at the back of Hellbender restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens. She’s an apt spirit animal for this protean establishment and its chef, Yara Herrera….
In the most sweeping move of its kind, West Virginia has banned foods containing most artificial food dyes and two preservatives, citing their potential health risks. The legislation, signed into law Monday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, will go into effect in 2028. At least 20 states are considering similar restrictions on food chemicals, but West…
Food Matters takes a closer look at what we eat and how it defines us. It’s hard to describe classic British dishes without reinforcing the stereotype that English food is bland, beige and soggy. Fish pie: a monochromatic pairing of milky cod and mashed potato. Mushy peas: boiled legumes puréed into pulp. Even summer pudding,…
