Ultra-Processed Foods: What They Are, What the Research Says, and How to Eat Less of Them

You’ve probably heard the advice to “eat fewer processed foods.” But what does that actually mean? After all, plenty of perfectly nutritious foods are processed in some way. Frozen vegetables are “processed” when they’re frozen. Canned veggies, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and olive oil—all processed. The growing health concern is more specifically focused on ultra-processed […]
