Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...

In my opinion, food and eating really shouldn’t be that complicated, but we’re regularly bombarded with fresh headlines about what we should and shouldn’t eat. When I talk to individuals in my clinic, ...

Ultra-processed foods make up a large share of modern diets, but not all are equally unhealthy. Here’s how to spot red flags ...

In its December 2024 report, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee refused to blame ultra-processed foods for America's health problems. The evidence was simply not there. The press response was ...

Some diet experts have been warning us off highly processed or ultra-processed food (UPF) for years, but this month the ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...