The Allegheny County Health Department said it discovered a variety of violations in an inspection of Pittsburgh Popcorn Co.’s processing facility on the South Side Slopes earlier this month. Among ...

Not all processed or ultra-processed foods are unhealthy—some offer key nutrients and convenience. Dietitian-approved picks include whole-grain bread, Greek yogurt, canned beans, popcorn, and peanut ...

BOSTON - Looking to avoid highly processed food on your next trip to the supermarket? Researchers in Boston have come up with a new online database to rank 50,000 grocery store items based on how ...

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items ...

Fourteen years ago, Michael Pollan offered us Food Rules. Today, researchers armed with machine learning and 50,000 grocery items are trying to turn Pollan’s “wisdom” into science. The findings ...

Both are salty, satisfying, and easy to grab—but one has a clear nutritional edge. Air-popped popcorn is the more nutrient-dense snack, offering fiber, antioxidants, and B vitamins that support ...

Popcorn has a strange reputation. It is everywhere, from cinema seats to office desks, yet it is often dismissed as junk.