Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.

While ultra-processed foods are often tied to health issues, a decade-long study suggests they do not speed up cognitive ...

Shoppers loading their carts with plant-based burgers, protein-packed meat alternatives, and other processed foods marketed as healthier options might want to reconsider. A French study reveals that ...

Experts are once again raising red flags about ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. And this time, they're armed with a growing body of data. In November, researchers published a trio of papers in The ...

New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that consuming only unprocessed foods may cut over 300 calories per day while not decreasing the size of meals. The ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot ...

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Ultra-processed foods—the kinds made irresistible by sugar, fat and salt—are ubiquitous in the U.S., making up as much as 60% of the average American diet. But a ...

CHICAGO — No one really knows what “ultra-processed food” means, but several schools of thought among consumers warrant the attention of grain and baked foods companies, food and consumer strategist ...

Schulman, Ph.D. Currently, there is no single universal definition of ultraprocessed foods. Some people define them as foods that contain ingredients you would not find in your kitchen cupboards, such ...

For those who have made a determined resolution to trim down their waistlines this new year, trying to work out how to satisfy a hungry tummy while keeping the calorie count low can be tricky. But ...

Foods that look cheap at checkout often carry hidden costs that show up later. Highly processed staples may save a few ...