Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline

As the world’s population ages and the number of older adults with dementia increases, this knowledge cannot come soon enough

Don’t condemn processed food producers, work with them: IFPRI

The agriculture research institute’s report calls for governments to work with the food sector to meet nutrition goals since these …

Processed finger millet can increase blood sugar levels

Although millets are high in fibre, processed millets can increase blood sugar levels as they have a high Glycemic Index

Salt to taste? Reduce your sodium intake. It may save your life, says new WHO report

Only 5% of 194 WHO member states are protected by mandatory and comprehensive sodium reduction policies; 73% lack full range of implementing such …

Increased consumption of ultra-processed food linked to rising cases of cancer

10 per cent increase in proportion of ultra-processed food in diets could lead to a 12 per cent increase in overall cancer risk

Gut microbes that digest cellulose are declining, especially in industrialised nations

Industrialised nations tend to prefer processed food ingredients over a plant-based diet with increased fibre levels  

India’s ultra food-processing sector growing: WHO calls for nutrient-based tax model

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India needs to clearly define high fat sugar salt food, scientists recommend

At least 12 million avoidable deaths linked to improper diets in 2018

Premature deaths attributed to inappropriate diet increased 15% in 2010-2018; premature deaths attributed to dietary risks increased 22%

Taste the genetically modified buffet

CSE tested 64 processed food products bought from retail stores in Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Gujarat and one sample of crude cottonseed oil. These …

Ultra-processed foods: global analysis shows they aren’t well sign-posted

Powerful food companies, which are often headquartered in high-income countries, are driving the global expansion of ultra-processed foods into …

FSSAI in denial mode, won’t ban processed foods that tested positive for GM

The food regulator refuses to take those food products off the shelf, ignoring possible risks

Ultra-processed foods lead to $7 trillion in hidden health, environment costs globally: Report

Consumption of highly processed foods was increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries

Around 66% children below 2 years don't get nutritious diet: UNICEF

The diets of children in this age group have not improved in the last decade  

Ultra-processed foods: Here’s what the evidence actually says about them

Ultra-processed foods are commercially manufactured products that include ingredients you wouldn’t cook with at home

Boost indigenous millet recipes over packaged products

Preparing millets fresh should be made easy instead of promoting ultra-processed packaged foods; this may be the way to bring it into …

Vacuum in governance on genetically modified foods in India

FSSAI has so far dragged its feet on regulating GM foods. Its recent attempt to regulate the industry may do more harm than good as the draft …