California is beginning to phase out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus. The law, signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the first in ...

Your morning routine probably includes grabbing something quick on your way out the door. Maybe it's a breakfast sandwich from the drive-through, or perhaps a sugary cereal bar washed down with a diet ...

We’ve all heard it: Eat clean. Shop smart. Avoid ultra-processed foods. “There’s that famous potato chip commercial: ‘You can't eat just one.’ That's the whole point. The purpose of food companies is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food & Wine / The Non-UPF Program / Getty Images A new “Non-UPF” certification label will soon help Americans easily identify ...

The American diet is killing us. On that point, public health experts largely agree. And in recent years, people who want to make Americans healthier — across the ideological spectrum — are targeting ...

Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature. They’re ...

If you’ve been following recent food-industry news, you might have noticed an interesting shift in how processed foods are being discussed. This month, San Francisco initiated legal action targeting ...

According to the NOVA system, a framework that researchers use to classify processed and other foods, ultra-processed foods are ones that are the most altered from their original form, usually ...

Why San Francisco is suing top U.S. food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say there is strong evidence showing that ultra-processed foods promote overeating and increase the risk of obesity. Helene Cyr/Stocksy United A new report states that ...

Supported by nutrition experts, the Non-UPF seal highlights foods without additives, colorings, or ultra-processed shortcuts — helping shoppers identify less processed options. Stacey Leasca is an ...