Eating more fruits and vegetables rich in micronutrients has been associated with better mental health, but a new study suggests that eating them raw is best for mood. "Our research has highlighted ...

Many processed foods have nutritional value and are safe to eat on a regular basis, unlike ultraprocessed foods. A dietitian shares how to tell the difference. Much of the food we eat has been ...

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items ...

Consumers are cutting processed foods and added sugar consumption and seeking healthier foods in convenient formats, according to the second annual snack report from better-for-you brand That’s it.

New research lays out just how widespread UPFs have become — and what that shift means for long-term health. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience ...

Scientific research has made it abundantly clear that there is no upside to eating ultra-processed foods, at least as far as health is concerned. Regularly eating ultra-processed foods increases the ...

Under the direction of its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services is planning a campaign to raise awareness around the harms of ultra-processed foods while ...

The freezer aisle offers a compelling alternative to fresh fruit. Fruits destined for freezing are typically picked at their ...

The recommendation to include fruits in a balanced diet is almost universal in the health and nutrition field. However, for those living with diabetes, the relationship with this food group requires a ...