Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently evil. A nutrition researcher says to choose options low in sugar and sodium and add vegetables.

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 ...

You don't need to cook every meal from scratch to protect your metabolism; expert-backed swaps can slash your high-risk food intake from 40% to 15%.

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 ...

The newly updated food pyramid is unlikely to trigger an overnight transformation in how Americans eat. But over time, it ...

Ultra-processed foods are often defined, in part, by the presence of cosmetic additives. Yet, according to a new comment from ...

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

Last summer, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture signed new waivers to amend what food can be purchased by SNAP recipients in ...

There has been a lot of discussion about the public health impact of ultra-processed foods in recent times. First Chris Van ...

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

Cutting back on ultra-processed foods helped older adults lose weight, improve cholesterol and insulin sensitivity, and ...