Ultra-Processed Foods and CancerIn earlier pieces we covered why UPFs nudge people to eat more (fast eating, low satiety, reward, convenience), and how higher UPF intake…3d ago3d ago
Ultra-Processed Foods and Cardiovascular DiseaseIn a previous piece, we covered ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and early death. The article before that explained why UPFs push people to eat…Nov 4Nov 4
Ultra-Processed Foods Under the Microscope: What the New Danish Trial Really ShowsUltra-processed foods (UPFs) — factory-formulated products built from refined bases, additives, and engineered flavor systems — now make…Oct 28Oct 28
Signed: California Will Phase Out Ultra-Processed Foods in School Meals — Here’s What Changes and…In my September piece I noted that California lawmakers had passed AB 1264. Now it’s official: on October 8, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom…Oct 21Oct 21
Ultra-Processed Foods and Early DeathIn the last article, we looked at why people tend to eat more when they consume ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — faster eating, lower…Oct 14Oct 14
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Make Us Eat More: Evidence from Three ExperimentsWe’ve already covered what counts as ultra-processed food (UPF), where that definition comes from, and the gray areas that trip people up…Oct 7A response icon1Oct 7A response icon1
Beyond the Label: How to Spot Ultra-Processed Foods While You ShopAn aisle-by-aisle guide to fewer UPFs — without perfection.Oct 2Oct 2
NOVA 101: The Four Groups — Built From the Source (Monteiro et al.)Food processing isn’t new. Over fifteen years ago Carlos A. Monteiro — a Brazilian public-health nutrition researcher and professor at the…Sep 30Sep 30
California Just Drew a Bright Line on Ultra-Processed Foods in SchoolsAt a Central Valley high school, the lunch line snakes past chocolate milk and shrink-wrapped muffins. The kitchen lead is testing…Sep 29Sep 29
What “Ultra-Processed” Really Means — and Why It’s a Useful LensNot all processed foods are the same. UPFs are industrial formulations designed for taste, texture, convenience, and shelf life.Sep 23Sep 23
