nutrition

Farm Share, the state's largest food bank, found that Floridians are sacrificing their nutrition to save money amid rising prices.

It's been over a decade since whole milk through the National School Lunch Program was effectively banned. Dairy farmers, some health experts and members of Congress say it’s time to bring it back.

The plan announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also seeks to decrease sodium in the meals served to schoolkids by 2029, while making the rules for foods made with whole grains more flexible.

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book "Junk Food Politics" casts a critical eye at their efforts.

On The Zest podcast, Wesley offers practical advice to get you cooking and eating more at home — which can benefit both your wallet and your waistline.

People now have at their disposal more medicines that are effective at reducing weight, but none can counter obesity alone. One big problem: Insurance coverage remains spotty, and the costly drugs may be needed long term.

The Biden administration unveiled its plan to end hunger and diet-related diseases in eight years — 40 pages of ideas to make nutritious food easier to get in America.

The arrangement with schools in Pinellas marks a foray into education for the Buccaneers' superstar and his methods — including some that have been criticized as pseudoscience.

On this episode of The Zest, the Orlando-based chef and cookbook author suggests easy recipe switches and no-cook meal ideas.

Said Tracie Hartman: “Since I’ve come here, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are learning how to eat a lot of veggies.”