National study maps where food additives come from in children’s and adults’ diets
By analysing nationally representative diet data, researchers show that food additives rarely occur alone, with children and teenagers…
Study reveals metabolic benefits of reducing ultra-processed foods in older adults
A controlled feeding study out of South Dakota State University shows that older adults who ate fewer ultra-processed…
Global experts call for urgent action to curb rising ultra-processed food consumption
Food companies are driving a global rise in ultra-processed food consumption that is damaging our health, and also…
Which Gen Zers are more likely to overeat junk food — even when they’re full
Maybe the “Z” in Gen Z will eventually stand for “Zepbound.” It’s no surprise that Gen Zers love…
Gluten-free guide lifts diet quality for children but lasting change needs support
A Canadian study reveals that while a new Gluten-Free Food Guide can help children with celiac disease eat…
Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…
Restricted sugar intake during early life associated with lower cardiovascular risks in adulthood
Restricted sugar intake during early life is linked to lower risks of several heart conditions in adulthood, including…
The wildest foods with added protein — as experts warn they can actually sabotage your diet
Whey too much! We know that protein is good for us — it increases fullness, reduces appetite and…
How The 1980s Junk Food Boom Wired Brains For Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Today
(Photo by Vineyard Perspective on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell 12.4% of U.S. adults aged 50–80 meet criteria for…
Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction
They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products…
What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Many Ultra-Processed Foods
Ultra processed foods can cause harm to your health | Image: Freepik Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered…
Consumption of ultra-processed foods may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new…