Processed Foods

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A visual metaphor showing processed food ingredients swirling ominously within a blood pressure cuff, symbolizing the link between preservatives and hypertension.
Nutrition

New Study Links Food Preservatives to High Blood Pressure

A recent study involving 112,395 people revealed that eight common food preservatives, including potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium nitrite (E250), are linked to a significantly higher risk of high b

Chloe Bennett·June 20, 2026
A bountiful display of fresh dates at a market stall, symbolizing a consumer shift away from processed snack foods towards natural alternatives.
Nutrition

Date Sales Jump 33% as Ancient Fruits Challenge Processed Snacks

In the U.S., sales of dates surged by 33% over the past year, signaling a quiet but powerful rebellion against the processed snack aisle. This rapid increase reflects a fundamental re-evaluation of di

Ryan Patel·June 8, 2026
A split image contrasting healthy fresh food with confusingly labeled processed food packages, symbolizing the dilemma in dietary guidelines.
Nutrition

Dietary Guidelines: Mixed Messages on Healthy Processed Foods

Frank Hu suggests that mixed messages in official Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) regarding saturated fats may lead to increased intake, higher LDL cholesterol, and greater cardiovascular...

Ryan Patel·May 30, 2026
A visual comparison between natural, protein-rich foods and highly processed, protein-enriched food products.
Nutrition

Protein-Enriched Foods: The Processed Problem in Diets

Despite new US dietary guidelines recommending Americans eat more protein, some nutrition experts criticize the endorsement of red meat and full-fat dairy, stating Americans already consume enough.

Ryan Patel·May 11, 2026
A bright, modern kitchen scene showcasing fresh produce and a person preparing a healthy meal, symbolizing heart health and mindful eating.
Healthy Living

AHA Advises Minimally Processed Foods for Heart Health

A recent study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was linked to worse attention scores in adults aged 40-70, regardless of their overall diet quality, according to CORDIS .

Chloe Bennett·May 3, 2026
A family eating a meal composed entirely of brightly colored, artificial ultra-processed foods, highlighting the health risks associated with such diets.
Nutrition

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Health Risks?

People who eat around nine servings a day of ultraprocessed foods face about a 67% higher risk of heart attacks, according to the Wall Street Journal .

Ryan Patel·May 3, 2026
A person stands in a grocery store aisle, looking conflicted between healthy but expensive options and affordable processed foods, symbolizing the ethical dilemma of universal diet promotion.
Nutrition

Promoting Universal Diets Is Unethical. Here's Why.

The popular 'processed equals bad' food narrative, often presented as scientific truth, is actively fueling guilt, anxiety, and disordered eating, particularly among lower-income populations who rely

Ryan Patel·April 12, 2026