A Lot to Process

A lot to process

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items contain more than their fair share of…

Why We Decided to Include Ultraprocessed Foods in This Year's Pantry Awards

For SELF's 2025 Pantry Awards, we wondered: Can a health brand recommend ultraprocessed foods in good faith? We think so.

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risks

It’s not exactly news that junk food isn’t healthy. What may be surprising is exactly how pervasive ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become and what harm they’re doing. This includes some foods that are specifically labelled and marketed as having nutritional value. We are nutrition researchers, and the authors of a new study that identifies some of the specific negative effects of ultra-processed foods that are readily available, very popular …

On Nutrition: Processed or ultra-processed? By Barbara Intermill

When I hear the term “ultra-processed” food, my mind goes directly to what I see in most convenience stores. Sodas, energy drinks, candy bars, pastries and cheese puffs come to mind. These items contain more than their fair share of…