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A new rating system aims to help shoppers parse which foods are more and less healthful

Many people aim to start the year off with healthier food choices. But how do you choose between seemingly similar foods, snacks or beverages? How does a bagel with cream cheese compare to toast ...
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No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak

Most of us know Lucky Charms are magically delicious. But did the federal government say the breakfast cereal is healthier than steak? Some people on social media claim a new federal food pyramid says ...
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Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn't always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process

The new system generally gives higher scores to fruits, vegetables and minimally processed foods. RapidEye/iStock via Getty Images Plus Many people aim to start the year off with healthier food ...
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Eating more foods with higher Food Compass scores lunked to better long-term health outcomes

The idea that what we eat directly affects our health is ancient; Hippocrates recognized this as far back as 400 B.C. But, identifying healthier foods in the supermarket aisle and on restaurant menus ...
The Tufts Daily

Are some foods as healthy as you think? New ‘compass’ scores food, guides consumer choices

Movies, TV shows, music albums, hotels, restaurants and many other things have rating systems that can help consumers decide which product is best for them. Foods are no exception. The Food Compass, a ...