Processed Food

• Ultra-processed food tied to higher risk of early death, study finds. What to avoid

  Ultra-processed foods, such as processed meat, fizzy drinks, ice cream and sugary cereals are linked to a higher risk of early death, according to a recent study.

  Health

  May 8, 2024
  
• Burger wars: Is a plant-based patty always better for you than beef?

  Many plant-based meat alternatives might not be that healthy for you, nutrition experts say.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2019
  
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• Bill banning junk food ads to kids may die in the Senate

  Advocates worry that a bill designed to restrict junk food ads targeted at children could die on the order paper before the next election.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2019
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• We know highly processed food is bad for us. Why do we keep eating it?

  People fed highly processed foods eat more than those eating less-processed meals, a recent experiment found. Why?

  Health

  May 30, 2019
• Scott Thompson: Protesters put rights of pigs before rights of humans

  Protest until the cows — or pigs — come home, but don't blame others for accidents caused by your own stupidity and lawlessness.

  Commentary

  Nov 1, 2018
• Are hot dogs any healthier without added nitrites?

  Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without "added nitrites." Are they any healthier?

  Health

  Jul 4, 2017
• ‘The kids are not alright’: how can we improve our children’s health?

  February is heart health month and a new report released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is sounding the alarm about our children's health.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2017
• McDonald’s tests Chicken McNuggets without artificial additives

  The world's biggest hamburger chain says it is testing a version o f nuggets without artificial preservatives.

  Consumer

  Apr 27, 2016
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• Researchers find link between processed food and autoimmune disease

  A research team examined the impact processed food can have on the intestines, and how that can potentially lead to an autoimmune disease.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2016
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• U.S. food giant ConAgra shifts focus to organic, natural products

  Food giant plans to sell faltering store-brand business just two years after spending billions beefing it up. Move underscores shifting consumer tastes.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2015