Ultra-processed foods have been linked to health issues such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. While they can be convenient, they should be eaten in moderation, a nutritionist said. Rhiannon ...

Robertson and other national nutrition researchers believe a paradigm shift is needed for schools to reduce ultraprocessed food and implement more scratch cooking, which involves preparing meals with ...

This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...

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 ...

Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.

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 ...

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines had a very basic message: "Eat real food." The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods ...