The fight against ultra-processed foods

A patient says she lost 40 lbs after cutting out ultra-processed foods. Kari Beal digs into the scientific research and legal battles facing big food companies. Read More

New Study Has Mixed News About Eating Ultra-Processed Foods

It has somehow been 18 years since Michael Pollan offered perhaps the most concise instructions for people looking to eat better: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” The last part of that points ... Read More

Scientists Say These Are the Worst Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Eat

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic in nutrition, with a government report released in May ... Read More

Interview: Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Made Healthier?

A former NIH scientist and a journalist team up to bust common nutrition myths in their new book, “Food Intelligence." ... Read More

Study: Americans get 55% of calories from ultra-processed foods

More than half of American’s calories come from ultra-processed foods from 2021 to 2023, according to new data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s why that is a ... Read More

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

UNICEF’s latest report shows childhood obesity now affects 188 million kids worldwide, making it the most common form of malnutrition. Since 2000, obesity rates have more than tripled while ... 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

Over half of Americans’ total calories come from ultra-processed foods, report says

Potato chips are displayed at a store in New York, March 25, 2021. Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of ... Read More

Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets—here's what our research found

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of "food addiction," these factory-made products, including chips, ready ... Read More

Want to Double Weight Loss? Ditch Ultra-Processed Foods

When it comes to weight loss, many of us get caught up on macros, or how much protein, carbohydrates and fat foods contain. If your goal is to get at least 65 grams of protein a day, for example, and ... Read More

Americans are still eating too many ultra-processed foods—here are some healthy swaps

Americans aren't turning to ultra-processed foods as much as they used to, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but consumption still remains high. "Processed ... Read More