More protein, full-fat dairy, less added sugar, less whole grains part of the USDA's new recommendations. Local dietician explains what that means for most people.

Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently evil. A nutrition researcher says to choose options low in sugar and sodium and add vegetables.

Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...

The newly updated food pyramid is unlikely to trigger an overnight transformation in how Americans eat. But over time, it ...

Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

In December, researchers from France published their findings in the medical journal The Lancet Regional Health after ...

Although it’s widely acknowledged among FMCGs that consumer education is the answer – the thinking is fear would subside if their benefits were better understood – so far they’ve been all talk and no ...

Honestly, something pretty huge is happening right now. We're watching millions of people simultaneously pulling away from ...

California is beginning to phase out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus. The law, signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the first in ...

Processed foods aren’t necessarily evil. They reduce food waste in some parts by using more of the commodities in question.

Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...