Flavor and Wellness

Health Crisis

2 articles

US teenagers surrounded by excessive amounts of ultra-processed foods, looking worried about their dietary choices and the health implications.
Nutrition

Ultra-processed food intake exceeds 60% for US youth, sparking new debate.

In a randomized controlled study, participants consuming an ultraprocessed diet consumed 500 more calories per day than those on an unprocessed diet, leading to a two-pound weight gain in just two wee

Ryan Patel·May 10, 2026
A wilting wheat field under a polluted sky, with a fading apple in the foreground, representing the loss of nutrients in food due to carbon pollution.
Food

Carbon pollution is silently stripping nutrients from your food.

From 2015–2050, elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) could result in an additional 125.

Ryan Patel·May 2, 2026