I recently provided a column on the alarming health status of adolescents in the U.S. There is a close association between many of the negative health outcomes associated with the increasing ...

“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

We all know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t the healthiest choice, but not all ultraprocessed foods have the same impact on our health. It can depend on how much a food is processed and for what ...

In my opinion, food and eating really shouldn’t be that complicated, but we’re regularly bombarded with fresh headlines about what we should and shouldn’t eat. When I talk to individuals in my clinic, ...

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items ...

Many health officials have said that processed meat can be bad for you due to its link to increased health risks, but Doctor Lacy Anderson tells us what those risks include. Anderson says processed ...