A Harvard Medical School researcher who studies processed food explains why he stopped eating certain foods, and the simple, healthy alternatives he eats instead.
Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...
Processed foods sit everywhere, lining shelves and filling routines with quick comfort. Then the bright packaging promises ...
It's been exactly two years since I decided to stop eating ultra-processed food (UPF). I also largely cut out added refined ...
A dietitian shares how she takes advantage of the convenience of ultra-processed foods while eating healthily.
The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...
Not all processed or ultra-processed foods are unhealthy—some offer key nutrients and convenience. Dietitian-approved picks include whole-grain bread, Greek yogurt, canned beans, popcorn, and peanut ...
Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for ...
The average American gets more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a new federal report. That's not surprising—ultra-processed foods are everywhere, and includes many ...