If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed food is not just unhealthy, but can cause serious harm. Researchers use the Nova processed food ...

New dietary guidelines released by the Trump administration tell Americans to avoid ultra-processed foods but don't have an ...

So you’re a bear in the forest, and you’re hungry. When you trundle toward a raspberry bush and get your first taste of ripe, ...

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 ...

Americans now get 55% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between August 2021 and August 2023.

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 ...

If you’re confused about what you’re allowed to eat this week, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The rules change constantly and ...

UPFs are not modified whole foods; instead, these products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods, with little or no intact food content. Typical ingredients of ...

Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature. They’re ...

So far, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has focused on what these foods are, and how they can be identified. Much of the coverage around the health risks of UPFs have been linked ...