Articles by Sarah Reinhardt, MPH, RDN
Dirty Dozen Food Chemicals: BHA
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing BHA. BHA has been classified as a possible carcinogen , or cancer-causing chemical. Studies have shown BHA to produce oxidative stress, which...
New research: It’s time to treat ultra-processed foods like tobacco
A special health journal issue on ultra-processed food, or UPF, calls for bold policy action to address the growing public health crisis – and that efforts focused solely on personal responsibility...
What to know about new ‘non-UPF’ certification labels
California is advancing a bill to help shoppers identify alternatives to ultraprocessed foods , or UPF, at the grocery store. If enacted, it would create a first-ever government-run and state...
3 ways the House farm bill threatens your health
The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation most of us have never heard of – and Congress is negotiating it right now. This sweeping bill affects everyone, even those who have...
Protein is everywhere – it probably isn't making us healthier
Protein used to be the domain of bodybuilders and fitness fanatics. Now it’s everywhere: high-protein claims on Doritos chips , Dunkin’ Donuts lattes , breakfast toaster pastries and even pints of ice...
Food industry claims state chemical laws will spike grocery bills, but that doesn’t add up
In a page straight out of the industry playbook, a powerful group of U.S. food companies has funded a “study” claiming consumers will pay more if harmful chemicals are labeled or banned.
Your favorite brands might be in the fight against stricter food safety laws
More than a dozen states have enacted laws to protect consumers from harmful food chemicals and ultra-processed foods. Your favorite food brands may be tied up in efforts to erase them. A draft bill...
Dirty dozen food chemicals: TBHQ
Avoid or limit foods containing the preservative TBHQ. Some animal studies have associated TBHQ with immune dysfunction, including potentially impairing the body’s ability to regulate inflammation and...
6 real policies to help people eat real food
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicked off the “Eat Real Food” campaign last month, promising a series of food and nutrition policy changes to “Make America Healthy Again.”...
How to speed-read a nutrition label in three steps (or less)
Sometimes food labels are so complex it feels like you need a degree in food science to go grocery shopping – especially if you’re trying to eat less ultra-processed food , or UPF. Typically made in...
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds
Most baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores is ultra-processed, a new study finds, raising fresh concerns about what many infants and toddlers are eating during a critical window of development. The...
New research further highlights the harms of ultra-processed food
Four new research papers are calling attention to the rising health risks of ultra-processed foods , or UPF. Together they paint a picture of a food landscape flooded with UPF, flagging an urgent need...
