Many processed foods have nutritional value and are safe to eat on a regular basis, unlike ultraprocessed foods. A dietitian shares how to tell the difference. Much of the food we eat has been ...

Eating more fruits and vegetables rich in micronutrients has been associated with better mental health, but a new study suggests that eating them raw is best for mood. "Our research has highlighted ...

Consumers are cutting processed foods and added sugar consumption and seeking healthier foods in convenient formats, according to the second annual snack report from better-for-you brand That’s it.

New research lays out just how widespread UPFs have become — and what that shift means for long-term health. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience ...

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items ...

Scientific research has made it abundantly clear that there is no upside to eating ultra-processed foods, at least as far as health is concerned. Regularly eating ultra-processed foods increases the ...

Under the direction of its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services is planning a campaign to raise awareness around the harms of ultra-processed foods while ...

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items ...

The recommendation to include fruits in a balanced diet is almost universal in the health and nutrition field. However, for those living with diabetes, the relationship with this food group requires a ...