Ultra-processed foods are often defined, in part, by the presence of cosmetic additives. Yet, according to a new comment from ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, California is making headlines for taking a positive step toward healthier school lunches. The state just became the first in ...

The Legislature is considering phasing out chemical additives in school meals linked to health problems. Opponents say the definitions are so broad that it could ban items like tomato sauce and olive ...

The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-in-the-nation law to legally define ultra-processed foods, or UPF, and phase out the most harmful ones from California public school meals. Assembly Bill 1264, ...

It's a whole new way to shop smarter. Ultra-processed foods have been enemy No.1 in nutrition over the past decade, but it can be tough to know which products fall into this category when you’re ...

On the same day President Donald Trump’s administration targeted ultra-processed foods in its new federal nutrition ...

Let's be real, processed foods are everywhere. Your pantry, your fridge, the gas station snack aisle. They're convenient, they're cheap, and sometimes they taste way better than they should. The ...

The 12 food preservatives associated with increased risk of diabetes - Preservatives are often used in ultra processed foods such as ready meals, crisps, sugary snacks and breakfast cereals, which hav ...