Your morning routine might include a diet soda, maybe a few slices of bacon, perhaps some packaged cookies for a snack. These ...

A Harvard Medical School researcher who studies processed food explains why he stopped eating certain foods, and the simple, healthy alternatives he eats instead.

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 ...

Processed foods sit everywhere, lining shelves and filling routines with quick comfort. Then the bright packaging promises ...

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that ultra-processed foods may influence adolescents differently from slightly older young adults. Participants aged 18 to 21 ate more at a buffet and snacked even when not ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

Not all processed or ultra-processed foods are unhealthy—some offer key nutrients and convenience. Dietitian-approved picks include whole-grain bread, Greek yogurt, canned beans, popcorn, and peanut ...

New research shows that diets high in ultra-processed foods may be connected to a higher risk of Crohn's disease.

Too much red meat or salt can create blood flow problems and processed food can leave you feeling groggy or fatigued instead of sexy, experts say.