One of the more surprising foods categorized as ultra-processed is flavored tofu, such as pre-marinated varieties. Plain tofu falls under the “processed” category under the NOVA classification system.

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 ...

One day recently, my son had two long, back-to-back doctor appointments, which meant he was in the car and in waiting rooms for much of the afternoon. His lunch and snack would not have earned me a ...

Processed meat is designed for convenience. It is salty, shelf-stable, and engineered to taste strong even after weeks in a fridge. That same processing also changes what ends up in the body. Over ...

Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they affect long-term health. These foods are made in ...