It's the 21st century and "junk food" has gone global. For better or for worse (mostly worse), junk food is now available all over the world. We see it most everywhere we go -- in grocery and ...

What is ultra-processed food? There is no single definition of ultra-processed foods, but in general they contain ingredients not used in home cooking. Many are chemicals, colourings and ...

Elizabeth Barnes, MS, RDN, LDN, is a dietitian with a focus on treating clients with eating disorders and disordered eating to help them to mend their relationship with food and their bodies.

Diets high in highly processed and sugary foods are connected to chronic inflammation, while consuming certain healthy foods — fresh fruits, vegetables, fiber and certain fats — have been ...

From conflict to climate change, our food is under pressure like never before. Amanda Little meets farmers on three continents trying to rise to the challenge. Watch now Can food production help ...

Oct. 3, 2024 — Toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and this rises to 59% by the age of seven, according to a new study. The most ...

Access to sufficient amounts of safe food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. Foodborne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in nature and often invisible to the plain eye ...

But your body can’t make nine of them. You have to get these amino acids through certain foods or supplements. They’re called essential amino acids and include: Protein is a body tissue made ...

“The higher-glycemic foods rapidly spike insulin and blood sugar, which leads to poor blood sugar management.” That can lead to long-term issues including heart problems, nerve ...