6 ultra-processed foods I happily feed my kids as a dietitian – and those I avoid

Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal, writes specialist dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and there are some that ...

Are Ultra-Processed Foods the New Cigarettes? New Research Says Yes

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and ...

Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...

Why Are Ultra Processed Foods So Tasty? And Why Are They So Bad For You?

A new study published last month in The American Journal of Medicine found that adults that consumed higher rates of ultra-processed foods have a nearly 47% increased risk of cardiovascular disease ...
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Americans are confused about processed foods and their health risks

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

Processed-Food Conversation Is a Difficult One, Mondelez CEO Says

Processed foods are facing increased scrutiny from the Trump administration and health-conscious consumers. Mondelez Chief ...

RFK Jr. Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are ‘Poison’—But That He Won’t Ban Them

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

SEVEN NEWS. WELL, YOU MAY BE WORKING TO STICK TO YOUR 2025 GOALS RIGHT NOW, AND MAYBE ONE OF THEM IS EATING A HEALTHIER DIET. DOCTOR RAMOS SAYS CUTTING DOWN ON ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS IS A GOOD PLACE TO ...

Nearly 3 in 4 Packaged Baby-Food Products Sold in the US Are Ultra-Processed, Study Finds

Researchers found more than 100 additives used in baby foods, many of which are added to sweeten, salt, or thicken products for infants and toddlers.
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Ultra-processed foods that can boost your health

The dialogue around ultra-processed foods continues to shift as research reveals a more complex picture than previously understood. While studies link many processed foods to health concerns like ...