These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian, nutrition ...

Share on Pinterest Nitrates and nitrites can be found in processed meats but also in vegetables and other foods. Dejan Beokovic/Stocksy Nitrates and nitrites are found naturally in soil and water.

Most packaged foods you buy at the grocery store are made with additives to preserve freshness, maintain flavor, and prolong shelf life. But you may not know exactly how these additives affect your ...

These days, it seems like there are plenty of things to worry about when it comes to our food. Sugar, trans fat, pesticides…the list of what can do us harm goes on too long. For many people, that list ...

Share on Pinterest Cancer risk factors or boosters of heart health: What is the truth about nitrates? Image credit: Rein Cheng/Stocksy. Many studies suggest that nitrates benefit cardiovascular health ...

Richard is the author of two books: The Mediterranean Diet: Health and Science and More Healthy Years - Why a Mediterranean Diet is best for you and for the planet. Many of us know that we should ...

These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring ...