Background The global surge in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is a major public health challenge, particularly among ...

Processed foods have been around for millions of years, since early hominoids first cooked meat over open fires. Humans later learned processing techniques to make food safer, tastier, and longer ...

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is linked to poor health. But you don't need to cut them out to be healthy, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine said. She shared an average day of eating to show how to ...