Research shows that ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but which ones are the worst? If you're trying to cut back, ...

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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 ...

When people hear the term “ultra-processed foods,” they imagine chemical-laden franken-meals created in a lab. But not all ultra-processed foods deserve the bad reputation they’ve gained. In fact, ...

A diner holds up a cheeseburger to take a bite, with other processed foods like Asian noodles, french fries, chicken nuggets, and potato chips sitting on the table - beauty-box/Shutterstock When ...

NEW YORK — Rising public and governmental scrutiny of so-called “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) is stoking consumer ...

Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors ...

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

Share on Pinterest Healthier ultra-processed foods tend to have more nutrients, while less healthy options are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The ...

Brain imaging of 30,000 people revealed that ultra-processed foods are associated with structural differences in the brain ...

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 ...