The evidence against ultra-processed foods is weaker than you think

New analysis suggests other factors may explain the harms blamed on “ultra-processing.” ...

Ultra-processed foods and inflammation: What does the research actually say?

Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made from ingredients such as hydrogenated fats, protein isolates, added ...
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The 5 ultra-processed ingredients to watch out for on food labels

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultra-processed foods make up a large proportion of the average person’s diet in the UK. (demaerre via Getty Images) You only need ...
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The cost of imitation: Why plant-based foods use twice as many additives

A study found plant-based foods contain about twice as many additives as comparable animal products, especially meat and ...
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6 Everyday Foods That Are Ultra-Processed—Even Though They Seem Healthy

Eating fewer ultra-processed foods can help you better understand what’s in your food and how it’s made. Many foods that seem healthy, like flavored yogurt and plant-based milk, are actually ...
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What’s the right way to define ultra-processed foods?

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Scientists May Have Identified Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Linked to Poor Health

New research suggests the health risks of ultra-processed foods may stem from more than their sugar, salt, and fat content.
Politifact

Generally recognized as safe? The FDA may reconsider corn syrup, other processed food ingredients

Ingredients such as salt and corn syrup that the Food and Drug Administration calls "generally recognized as safe" can be used in foods without thorough government review. The head of the Health and ...
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Over 70% of Baby Food Found in Grocery Stores Contains 'Highly Processed Ingredients and Additives, New Study Finds

A majority of baby food products sold in the U.S. are "ultra-processed," according to a new study. "Infancy is a critical time for shaping lifelong eating habits — introducing babies to foods that are ...
Food & Wine

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 habitual overuse — paralleling tobacco industry tactics. Researchers from ...
The Conversation

Ultra‑processed foods v minimally processed foods: how can you tell the difference?

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told that cooking your own meals is the way to go. This has been backed up by a recent study, which found that people who ate home-cooked, ...
The Hill

RFK Jr. regulators to weigh processed ingredients’ safety

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview aired Sunday that he will be looking into the safety of ultra-processed foods, claiming the current industry-led ...