Even when store-bought meals meet strict nutritional guidelines, a landmark study proves that cooking from scratch doubles ...

Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.

The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Science publishes a list of general principles it hopes will inform any ...

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 Image: Scott ...

In its December 2024 report, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee refused to blame ultra-processed foods for America's health problems. The evidence was simply not there. The press response was ...

The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published early ...

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...

Most nutritionists and dietitians agree that it's OK to indulge in off-diet foods occasionally. But is it better to make these indulgent foods at home rather than buy boxed or factory-processed ...