The 1980s were a memorable decade for food culture, marked by fast-food rivalries, ingredient rumors, environmental debates and the rise of convenience cooking. Major chains like McDonald's faced ...
Heinz ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, and chili sauce on grocery store shelf - Scott Olson/Getty Images When you grab any of the different kinds of mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, or ...
This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...
Identifying unhealthy food is not as easy as one might think.
For the first time, the U.S. government is urging people to avoid "highly processed" foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a ...
The grocery bill was smaller, but the food was surprisingly more real.
It can be difficult to assess whether a seemingly healthy item is actually ultra-processed, but these two tests can help you find out.