Some studies suggest that junk food makes up nearly 50% of the average American's daily calorie intake. Yikes!

Experts advising on dietary guidelines say it's premature to tackle ultra-processed foods. "In the next five years, research ...

A plant-based diet can offer numerous health benefits, but a new study suggests that the quality of these foods matters ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially manufactured products that contain multiple ingredients, including artificial additives like preservatives, sweeteners, colourings, and flavour enhancers.

Diet sodas, processed cookies and cereals strongly linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes ...

About 70% of kids' foods are ultra-processed, and that includes items for babies and toddlers. Why are so many foods made for ...

What is ultra-processed food? There is no single definition of ultra-processed foods, but in general they contain ingredients not used in home cooking. Many are chemicals, colourings and ...

“Most foods are processed in some way, for example to enable preservation”, says Huntriss, “but the term ‘ultra-processed’ refers to foods that often have a long ingredients ...

The risks associated with consuming ultra-processed foods are gaining widespread recognition, with a recent study shedding light on the issue. The Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health research ...

Researchers describe how -- even more than just the presence of sugar and salt in the diet -- having more ultra-processed foods laden with additives can lead to higher average blood glucose levels ...

For most people living in industrialised societies, it's difficult to avoid ultra-processed foods altogether. My cereal is ultra-processed. So is the whiskey in my cabinet, the hot sauce in my ...

Share on Pinterest Replacing certain ultra-processed foods in your diet with healthier alternatives can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. FG Trade/Getty Images Reducing your intake ...