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Are UPFs really that bad? Here’s what food experts say on the rise of ultra-processed foods

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment? Veganism has the potential to promote healthy eating as people ditch meat – but the rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could barely have any positive effects. Product launches for plant-based convenience foods tripled between 2013 and 2018. In the UK, half the population have added meat substitutes to their diets, while almost a third opt for alternative milks. Many of these plant-based substitutes are classified as UPFs: foods that have undergone heavy processing to improve their perishability and taste. UPFs are…

Health-conscious millennials, Gen Zers make cottage cheese cool again

If you dive into the world of foodies on TikTok, the hub known as #foodtok, cottage cheese is sure to make an appearance on many of the plates you’ll see. Cottage cheese became a staple of diet culture in the 1950s, but really got its shine in the 1970s, according to NPR. The average American in the 1970s ate nearly five pounds of cottage cheese per year, according to the US Department of Agriculture. That number has since fallen to 1.9 pounds of cottage cheese per person in one year in 2021, USDA data shows. But the fresh curd cheese…