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…
The Lancet slams “corporate power” driving UPFs, nutritionists reject processing-based dietary advice
As global policymakers and healthcare advisers move to curb ultra-processed foods (UPFs), the UK medical journal The Lancet…
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…
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…
Ultra-processed foods destroy health in 3 ‘alarming’ ways: study
New research suggests there’s an unholy trinity of ways that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can sabotage men’s health. A…
Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma
A recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology utilized metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food…
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…
Can changing food texture reduce how much we eat? Dutch study investigates
A novel study aims to determine whether making UPFs more difficult to chew and slower to eat can…