Processed doesn't always mean unhealthy.

Meat sticks and jerky are convenient snacks that are rich in protein and low in calories. However, they’re still processed meats and can be high in sodium, additives, and preservatives. Experts say ...

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Despite the availability of many plant-based meat alternatives, plenty of Americans are still eating their fair share of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey, and a substantial quantity of that meat falls ...

Ultra-processed foods now dominate global diets. In some developed countries, like the UK, Canada, and the US, they account ...

Norwegians eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by ...

Protein is an essential nutrient throughout life. But where you choose to get your protein matters, too. Some protein sources, particularly red and processed meats, aren’t as good for you as other ...

A new study analyzed data from 1,400 older adults in Amsterdam, tracking their diet habits and cognitive test scores over a decade. The results suggest that eating ultra-processed food wasn’t linked ...

With more brands and varieties hitting shelves every year, the category includes traditional whole-muscle beef jerky alongside ground-and-formed meat sticks, meat chips, turkey and chicken options, ...