Ultraprocessed” has become a bad word in our food supply, but regulators are struggling with how to define the term to help consumers. Here’s why that’s so hard to do.

Research shows that ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but which ones are the worst? If you're trying to cut back, ...

Experts share seven foods with bad reputations that are surprisingly nutritious and worth keeping in your diet.

Kefir: Of all fermented foods, kefir is among the most well-studied. It “contains a mixed symbiotic community of lactic acid ...

The Mediterranean diet may have met its match — at least on the scale. Going Greek has long been praised as one of the healthiest ways to eat, boosting longevity and helping fend off chronic disease.

We’re often told the same weight-loss mantra: load up on fruits and vegetables, keep meals “balanced” and make sure you’re getting enough protein—usually with meat or dairy. But researchers have found ...

To savor every delectable Thanksgiving dish, it might be tempting to “save room” in your stomach before the big event by skipping breakfast or lunch. But gut health experts say eating little to ...

Weight gain often comes with age, but new research shows a combo of improved diet and exercise may work best to prevent it In a seven-year study, this dual approach worked better than focusing on diet ...

When you hear the phrase "happy foods," which dishes come to mind? Many people think of sugary desserts or fatty fast foods, says Felice Jacka with the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University, in ...

Eating a vegan diet increases consumption of plant-based foods-including those defined as "unhealthy" by the plant-based diet index-leading to greater weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, finds a ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eating a vegan diet increases consumption of plant-based foods—including those defined as “unhealthy” by the plant-based diet index—leading to greater weight loss than the ...

Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say only bold, coordinated policy action can ...