Why stigmatizing ultra-processed foods could be doing more harm than good

The 2025 Joe Wicks documentary on "killer protein bars" highlights how even well-intentioned attempts to raise awareness ...

What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for me?

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us.
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Fitness guru Joe Wicks’ anti-UPF rhetoric hurts more than his Killer bar

I’ve had it with celebrities guilting consumers with wrong information about ultra-processed foods (UPF) and their potentially “killer” properties. The latest is UK physical health superstar Joe Wicks ...
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Which food additives are the worst — and most likely to shorten your life

What’s been added to your food could be subtracting from your life. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — which often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other ...
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Ultra-processed food regulation could backfire if paired with public health cuts, experts warn

Political and regulatory efforts to define ultra-processed foods and discourage their consumption could have unintended ...