Processed foods are everywhere, but not all of them harm your health. Understanding the difference could transform the way ...
In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...
Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.
The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading a federal push to rein in ultra-processed foods. But what exactly are they? The term is sometimes used interchangeably with “processed foods ...
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 ...
Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.
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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans avoid the term “ultra-processed foods,” prompting both praise and criticism ...
California is beginning to phase out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus. The law, signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the first in ...
Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...
Not all ultra-processed foods are bad: The simple supermarket swaps to make to cut your risk - IN FOCUS: From yoghurt and bread to protein bars and sauces, not all ultra-processed foods are created ...