UPFs dominate health debates, yet researchers still disagree on what the term means and how useful it really is.
Diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of chronic disease. Consider how to navigate ultra-processed foods in your diet, while supporting your overall health.
Today I write about the Dietary Guideline Recommendation to “Limit highly processed foods, added sugars and refined ...
From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular ...
Most packaged snacks are ultra-processed, but some have simple, whole-food ingredients. Here are 10 healthy packaged snacks ...
The term ultra-processed food gets people's attention, but it has no universally accepted definition. The U.S. Department of ...
When I sat down to write this story, I remembered the gummy worms in the snack drawer of my kitchen. So I got up and grabbed a handful. I should add that I had just finished lunch, and I don’t really ...
Why San Francisco is suing top U.S. food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying ...