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 are many reasons to criticize Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s catastrophic health policies, but he might get credit for one thing: He has spawned a real movement away from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As U.S. health officials race to address Americans’ consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a new study further reveals their ...

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 ...

Research led by scientists at the University of Bristol and co-authored by top US nutritional experts reveals that people following a completely unprocessed diet ate more than 50% greater amounts of ...

It’s not exactly news that junk food isn’t healthy. What may be surprising is exactly how pervasive ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become and what harm they’re doing. This includes some foods that ...

It’s lunch time at Lincoln Crossing Elementary. And today, they’re serving up burgers. But this meal might be a little different than what you’d expect out of a school lunch. “We have our grass-fed ...

Cards on the table: I’m a champion of healthy eating, and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have never been my thing. My instincts and long-held beliefs make it easy to accept the idea of UPFs as a public ...

• This is a best of Lean and Lovin' It column, first published July 10, 2019. Don Mauer is taking some time off. New buzz words you might be familiar with right now: ultra-processed foods. If you ...