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

Processed foods are everywhere, but not all of them harm your health. Understanding the difference could transform the way ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Newly released federal dietary guidelines for Americans call for fewer ultra-processed foods, but some public health experts ...

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

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

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

Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

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