New research suggests some ultra-processed foods may be designed to trigger the brain’s reward system in ways surprisingly ...

Schulman, Ph.D. Currently, there is no single universal definition of ultraprocessed foods. Some people define them as foods ...

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 ...

A new conceptual analysis argues that many ultra processed foods are designed to drive repeated consumption using strategies similar to those used by the tobacco industry. The authors describe how ...

Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could lead to an addiction disorder, a new study suggests, prompting calls for some products to be labelled as addictive. UPFs are now simply part of the flavour of ...

"It's time ultra-processed food addiction was held to the same scientific standard." Critics often argue that food, unlike drugs or tobacco, is necessary for survival. The authors, however, dismantle ...

A guide to shopping and eating for nourishment — not just pleasure Every March, National Nutrition Month invites us to pause and ask a question most of us avoid: Why do I eat what I eat? Not what ...

Ultra-processed foods may interfere with the body’s natural satiety signals, making people feel less full and more likely to ...

Regulators are moving toward policies targeting ultra-processed foods, but a fundamental issue remains unresolved: what ...