Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t the Villain You Think They Are, Scientists Reveal

Perceptions of foods drive overeating more than labels like “ultra-processed.” Researchers call for personalized approaches that address psychology and motivation in eating. Ultra-processed foods ... Read More

Are ultra-processed foods all that bad? What we know – and some simple swaps to boost your diet

Ultra-processed foods make up a major part of our diets, and it can be difficult to know where to begin if you are trying to cut them out. In Europe, estimates range from 14 per cent of adults’ daily ... Read More

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Childhood Obesity Epidemic, UNICEF Finds

Ultra-processed foods are increasingly replacing fruits, vegetables, and proteins in children’s diets across more than 190 countries, fueling a surge in obesity. Read More

Ultra-processed foods undermine diet quality in Mediterranean youth, study shows

From Egypt to Italy, children who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are falling short of dietary guidelines and moving away from traditional Mediterranean eating patterns, researchers warn. In a ... Read More

Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study

Research identifies five food additive categories including flavors, sweeteners and coloring agents that may significantly increase all-cause mortality risk. Read More

Are ultra-processed foods really so unhealthy? What the science says

These foods have been linked to obesity and other health troubles, but some scientists argue the grouping is too broad to guide dietary choices. In the early 2000s, Brazilian nutrition researcher ... Read More

Are you aware if the food you're eating is ultra-processed? The answer could make all the difference for your health

An alarming look at the foods consumed by families across America: A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that most Americans get more than half of their ... Read More

The secret to weight loss? Opt for minimally processed foods

People whose diet contained fewer processed foods lost more weight than people who ate more ultra-processed foods, a recent study confirmed. While both groups lost weight, those eating less in the way ... Read More

Cutting out one food type could nearly double weight loss, new study suggests

A new study suggests that cutting out a single category of foods could nearly double people's weight-loss results. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine on Aug. 4, found that overweight ... Read More

These Are the Best and Worst Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Eat, According to the AHA

The American Heart Association just released a big report on ultra-processed foods. Some ultra-processed foods are healthier than others, according to the organization. Experts say it’s still ... Read More

Just how addictive is ultra-processed food?

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods. Read More