Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

Physicians and scientists called for more stringent warning labels on certain processed meats to alert consumers of their cancer risk. Some, though not all, studies have reported a link between the ...

On the inaugural National Nitrate Awareness Day, a coalition of healthcare professionals, food advocates, and brands ...

The FSA responds to expert criticism of its nitrites in processed meat review, saying the findings reflect current scientific ...

“There is mixed evidence that eating red and processed meat specifically increases the risk of pancreatic cancer,” says ...

You’ll gain fiber, vitamins and minerals, plus tons of flavor! Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Eating processed meats can increase risk of heart disease and cancer. This is believed to be ...

Find the healthiest lunch meats by comparing sodium, saturated fat, and preservatives. Learn which cold cuts are better for your sandwiches.

Professors Chris Elliott and Brian Green explain why the FSA’s partial nitrites review is scientifically flawed and should be ...

Behold the sandwich, a beloved American icon. In fact, almost half of us eat one each day. But these days you may be thinking twice about grabbing a sandwich on your lunch break — and not just because ...

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with none other than ChatGPT, aka "Chatty," to tackle one of the most baffling questions in modern health trends: why do people run from nitrites in hot dogs ...

OK, so hot dogs aren’t the world’s healthiest food, but admit it: If they weren’t on the menu at summer barbecues, it’d feel like losing a friend. Fortunately, with a growing number of healthier hot ...