It may not just be what's in ultra-processed foods, but how they're made

Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such ...
NPR

Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

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 ...
Popular Science

What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for me?

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular ...
Yahoo

6 Everyday Foods That Are Ultra-Processed—Even Though They Seem Healthy

Eating fewer ultra-processed foods can help you better understand what’s in your food and how it’s made. Many foods that seem healthy, like flavored yogurt and plant-based milk, are actually ...
Everyday Health

9 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed — and What to Eat Instead

According to the NOVA system, a framework that researchers use to classify processed and other foods, ultra-processed foods are ones that are the most altered from their original form, usually ...
CNN

Your grocery store is a bewildering sea of overly processed food. Here’s why and what to do

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...
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What ultra-processed food is really doing to kids, according to the science

Walk down any supermarket aisle aimed at children and you’ll find brightly packaged cereals, ...