Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers ...
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Ultra-processed foods may be as harmful as cigarettes as new study finds alarming health effects

Nutritionists have linked these foods to a heightened risk some cancers, diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease and ...

The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death ...
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Ultra-processed foods explained: What nutrition experts say you should actually avoid

Processed foods are everywhere, but not all of them harm your health. Understanding the difference could transform the way ...

Reducing salt in processed foods could lower rates of high blood pressure: Study

Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

What ultra-processed foods really do to your body

In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

Are ultra-processed foods as harmful as cigarettes?

A new study by researchers in the United States is calling for authorities to treat ultra-processed foods (UPFs) at par with ...

Ultra-processed foods have more in common with cigarettes than vegetables, study finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should face stricter regulation, a study has argued, after it found that they were more similar ...

Kevin Hall sparked a cultural revolution against ultra-processed food, but he still eats it. Here's how he pumps up the nutritional value of jarred pasta sauce.

Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently evil. A nutrition researcher says to choose options low in sugar and sodium and ...

Study links ultra-processed foods to chronic disease as Omaha nonprofit promotes alternatives

Last summer, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture signed new waivers to amend what food can be purchased by SNAP recipients in ...
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Plant-based foods are healthier - even when they're processed

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

New food pyramid puts whole foods first, ultra-processed foods last

More protein, full-fat dairy, less added sugar, less whole grains part of the USDA's new recommendations. Local dietician explains what that means for most people.