The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...

A new study published last month in The American Journal of Medicine found that adults that consumed higher rates of ultra-processed foods have a nearly 47% increased risk of cardiovascular disease ...

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the American diet, and researchers are finding alarming consequences. Using national health data, scientists found that adults with the highest intake of these ...

Ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) now account for almost half of the daily calorie intake in many countries, and children are ...

From emulsifiers to nitrites, here are the key terms to look out for at the supermarket to reduce your reliance on UPFs.

Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations, typically made from refined ingredients plus additives that shape taste, texture, mouthfeel and shelf-life. Examples include many packaged snacks, ...

A majority of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed, packed with potentially harmful additives, sugars and salt, a new study found.

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UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death ...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told that cooking your own meals is the way to go. This has been backed up by a recent study, which found that people who ate home-cooked, ...

Ultra-processed foods share more characteristics with cigarettes than with fruits and vegetables: according to researchers, ...