We all know that ultra-processed foods are bad for us, but what ingredients should we particularly try to avoid? And what are ...

California lawmakers are pushing a first-in-the-nation proposal that would place a state-certified label on food packaging identifying products that are not ultra-processed. Assembly member Jesse ...

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

We all know that the modern American food system relies heavily on ultra-processed ingredients. But if you aren't careful, these processed foods can end up being a pretty significant part of your diet ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I kept seeking medical care and eventually, after more than two years without answers, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease (a ...

New research lays out just how widespread UPFs have become — and what that shift means for long-term health. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience ...

Made by soaking and grinding soy beans with water, boiling them, and adding a curdling agent — tofu is not all too different to cheese. Squeezed to remove any liquid and left to set, it is not any ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say there is strong evidence showing that ultra-processed foods promote overeating and increase the risk of obesity. Helene Cyr/Stocksy United A new report states that ...

Archaeologists say the idea that our ancient ancestors survived on nothing but meat – and that the “carnivore” fad diet somehow harkens back to those times – is a myth. It turns out that humans have ...

Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature. They’re ...