Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...
In December, researchers from France published their findings in the medical journal The Lancet Regional Health after ...
Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...
As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...
We’re joined by the BBC health reporter Annabel Rackham and Priscila Machado, a nutritionist from Deakin’s Institute for ...
The newly updated food pyramid is unlikely to trigger an overnight transformation in how Americans eat. But over time, it ...
In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...
Why eating a high-fiber protein bar isn’t exactly the same as eating fiber in an apple.
There has been a lot of discussion about the public health impact of ultra-processed foods in recent times. First Chris Van ...
Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...
There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...