Food additives are substances not naturally found in foods and drinks that are added in during processing. Here are the ones you should avoid.

While a food outlet can help you save some cash, some foods are not worth it and should be left on the shelf. Here are the foods you should skip (and why).

Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

Leafy Green Vegetables Pack Nitrate Power Leafy green vegetables are rich in nitrates, which help manage blood pressure.

Soft drinks, fruit juices sweetened with added sugar, and energy drinks, give a lift of energy, but essentially zero ...

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the nitrates in it can be a migraine trigger to susceptible ...

Here’s a shot worth taking. New research suggests that drinking a small amount of a certain nutrient-packed vegetable juice twice daily may help lower blood pressure in older adults — no medications ...

Nearly 70% of US adults ages 65 and over are living with hypertension — a significant risk factor for heart disease, the country’s No. 1 killer. For those with high blood pressure, experts suggest ...