A group of European scientists has found that ultra-processed foods increase the risk of a range of health conditions, ...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 advise avoiding highly processed foods and snacks. You can swap these foods for nutritious whole foods for a healthier snack. Instead of: Sugary drinks ...

Most packaged snacks are ultra-processed, but some have simple, whole-food ingredients. Here are 10 healthy packaged snacks ...

Makers of popular drinks, snacks and cereals that fill store shelves and pantries across the nation are facing legal heat again. San Francisco’s city attorney filed a first-of-its-kind government ...

Walk into any grocery store and you'll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks—often billed as "healthy." They save time.

For many, a new year comes with a renewed look at what we’re eating. 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 ...

For the first time, the U.S. government is urging people to avoid "highly processed" foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a ...

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods like chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks may significantly raise the risk of serious heart problems. In a major U.S. study, people ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that ultra-processed foods may influence adolescents differently from slightly older young adults. Participants aged 18 to 21 ate more at a buffet and snacked even when not ...

Office snack culture is quietly changing, as more people move away from processed options and choose natural foods that support steadier energy, focus, and everyday comfort at work. In recent years, ...