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 ...

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

A diner holds up a cheeseburger to take a bite, with other processed foods like Asian noodles, french fries, chicken nuggets, and potato chips sitting on the table - beauty-box/Shutterstock When ...

Honestly, something pretty huge is happening right now. We're watching millions of people simultaneously pulling away from ...

Plant-based alternatives to meat have received bad press because they are "ultra-processed." However, a report has explained that this might be an unfair label and why switching to meat-free products ...

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

Scientific research has made it abundantly clear that there is no upside to eating ultra-processed foods, at least as far as health is concerned. Regularly eating ultra-processed foods increases the ...

New research shows eating unprocessed food leads to fuller meals, fewer calories, and better nutrition without strict dieting ...

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items ...

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 ...