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Few foods are more villainized than the ultra-processed, undergoing rounds of ingredient extraction, emulsifying, and additive and preservative infusion. But not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Health experts are urging Americans to give faux meat a chance, citing lower risks of heart disease and a better carbon footprint. Plant-forward diets, including the doctor-endorsed Mediterranean diet, are lauded for their …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Plant-based meats have an image problem. It’s not flavor or appearance. Look-alike beef burgers, chicken-like nuggets and faux pork sausages often cook like meat — some even bleed and sizzle in the pan — and are tasty enough to be gobbled up by climate-conscious carnivores. It’s not their role in saving the planet. According to the …

Ultra-Processed Foods: The Smoking Gun Behind the Obesity Epidemic For years, the mainstream chorus has been singing the same tired tune: “It’s just calories in, calories out.” Move more, eat less, and voilà—problem solved. But a new study published in PNAS just torched that simplistic model and handed the mic to what many dismissed as fringe theory: ultra-processed foods (UPFs) aren’t just empty calories—they’re …

Neon‑hued breakfast cereals, microwave‑ready pizzas, and oversized bags of chips now crowd supermarket aisles. A new study draws a sharp line between that convenience found in ultra-processed foods and a cluster of early warning signs for chronic disease. “It may be about the additives, the packaging, even the marketing,” said Anthea Christoforou of McMaster University, who led the investigation. Understanding …