Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Ultra-processed foods—heavily manufactured foods ...

New research has dietitians rethinking the role of processed and ultra-processed foods in a healthy and balanced eating ...

It’s no surprise that ultra-processed foods have become dietary staples, offering convenience, affordability and a tantalizing taste. But as scientists delve deeper into their effects ...

Most top nutrition experts agree: Cutting back on ultra-processed foods is a good way to improve your health. But not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Some are better for you than others.

In fact, almost 60% of calories in the average American diet come from ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods — with added ingredients like preservatives, artificial flavors and colors ...