Buttery mashed potatoes. Creamy macaroni and cheese. Luscious ice cream and smoothies. It’s hard to overlook the fact that when it comes to soft foods Americans seem to have, well, a soft spot. Just ...

Many people are drinking less sugary soft drink than in the past. This is a great win for public health, given the recognized risks of diets high in sugar-sweetened drinks. But over time, intake of ...

This morning, as I sliced a ripe banana into a pillowy bowl of fresh yogurt, I wasn't just indifferently throwing together another breakfast. I was tapping into a hunger that stretches back to the ...

Lauren Ball works for The University of Queensland and receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Mater Misericordia. She is a Director of Dietitians ...