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3 stories for“nova food classification”

Ultra-Processed Food: What the Research Actually Shows

One rigorous NIH trial proved ultra-processed diets cause overeating. A UK parliamentary report says the classification behind it is too blunt.

Jun 2, 2026

Nutrition

A Protein Bar Is Ultra-Processed. New Trial Data Says That May Not Be the Point

Protein-enriched processed foods produced higher satiety hormones and lower calorie intake than normal-protein versions of the same products. It complicates a classification a lot of advice now rests on.

Aug 17, 2026

Nutrition

Matched for Calories and Macronutrients, an Ultra-Processed Meal Still Drew a Bigger Insulin Response in a Small Trial

A Virginia Tech trial of 57 adults found less carbohydrate burning, more insulin and different reward-region activity after an ultra-processed meal. It was a single meal in young, healthy people.

Oct 9, 2026