Processed foods include foods that are canned, packaged, or preserved, but not all processed foods are bad for you.

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us.

Most nutritionists and dietitians agree that it's OK to indulge in off-diet foods occasionally. But is it better to make these indulgent foods at home rather than buy boxed or factory-processed ...

Ultra-processed foods are undergoing increased scrutiny as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his supporters blame these often tasty snacks for contributing to chronic ...

Metabolism is rarely the culprit behind weight loss or weight gain, but there are a few ways you can boost the number of calories you burn.

California is phasing out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus.