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Hot cereals: The tastiest, healthiest oatmeals and more

Oatmeal is always a whole grain. But many single-serving packets of oatmeal and other hot cereals that line supermarket shelves are too sugary for a healthy breakfast and too low in protein and calories for a full meal. We’ve rounded up a bunch of healthy cereals that could help solve your morning meal problems.

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Email your members of Congress to urge them to support a strong, evidence-based front-of-package nutrition labeling policy to make it easier for consumers to select healthy foods.

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Seasonal eating

As each new month arrives, it’s fun (and healthy!) to consider creative ways to incorporate seasonal produce into your routine. These peak-ripeness fruits and veggies are often more affordable than their hot-house or imported counterparts.

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Chemical Cuisine

Our food additive safety ratings

Wondering which ingredients in your foods and beverages are safe? Our Chemical Cuisine database rates additives—used to preserve foods and affect their taste, texture, or appearance—from ‘safe' to 'avoid.'

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Caffeine Chart

How much is too much?

Caffeine is one of the only FDA-approved drugs that is present naturally and legally added to widely consumed foods. Exactly how much caffeine is there in the food and beverages you consume? CSPI has compiled the data.

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The final MAHA Strategy Report: Guidance for advocates

RFK, Jr.’s MAHA Commission's strategy report favors voluntary industry action—here's how advocates can fight back.

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BOOKLET

The Healthy Cook’s Kitchen: Simply Tofu

Moving toward a plant-based diet has never been more delicious. Whether you’re a tofu pro or are new to the soy superstar, there’s plenty for you in this collection from Healthy Cook Kate Sherwood…everything from a trio of luscious Stir-Fries (Sweet & Spicy, Peanut, Cashew) to a veggie-loaded Crispy Tofu Salad to a Korma and a Poke Bowl like you’ve never seen before. Bonus: Kate also shows you what to do with yuba (“tofu skin”). Yuba Pad Thai or Snow Pea & Yuba Stir-Fry, anyone?

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