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

Almost every day, we hear a different expert urge us to avoid ultra-processed foods (UPFs). And it totally makes sense, since studies show the more UPFs we eat, the higher our risk of everything from ...

Your morning routine might include a diet soda, maybe a few slices of bacon, perhaps some packaged cookies for a snack. These seem like harmless choices. Millions of people make them every single day ...

Heinz ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, and chili sauce on grocery store shelf - Scott Olson/Getty Images When you grab any of the different kinds of mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, or ...

Share on Pinterest Healthier ultra-processed foods tend to have more nutrients, while less healthy options are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The ...

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. We hear the words “processed” and “ultra-processed” a lot these days, but what do those words really mean when it comes to what’s ...

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast -- ultra-processed foods dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Newly released federal dietary guidelines for Americans call for fewer ultra-processed foods, but some public health experts are ...

The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a series of papers in medical journal The Lancet. The authors cite ...

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 ...