Ultra-processed foods often get labeled as automatic health villains, but nutrition is rarely that simple. Processing exists ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot ...

A recent study suggests that eating ultra-processed foods does not lead to faster cognitive decline in older adults over a ...

The rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults has puzzled researchers for years, and the numbers keep climbing. At the same time, ultra-processed foods have taken over diets across many countries, ...

New nationwide data reveal who in Italy eats the most ultra-processed foods and show that a stronger commitment to the Mediterranean Diet consistently drives intake down. Study: Ultra-Processed Foods ...

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite. In recent years, excess consumption of ...

For years we have heard inflammation described as the villain when it comes to our health. Yet inflammation itself is not the ...

Processed foods are convenient and often yummy, but they have a hurtful hidden impact on your sleep. So, if sleepless nights are becoming your new normal, it might be worth it to take a closer look at ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of death following a cancer diagnosis. Image Credit: Comstock/Getty Images Higher intake of ultra-processed foods ...

The USDA has released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Allison Miner, food systems expert, discusses key updates and visual representations. Today’s inverted food pyramid is supposed to ...