Ultra-Processed Food Guides: Learn, Identify & Reduce UPF
Ultra-processed foods make up over 50% of calories in many diets—but most people don't realize it. Our guides help you understand what ultra-processed food is, its health risks, and how to eat less of it.
Ready to scan your meal with the UPFScore app? Snap a photo and see how processed your plate really is.
Basics of Ultra-Processed Food
What Is Ultra-Processed Food? A Simple Guide
Understand what ultra-processed foods are, how they differ from whole foods, and why the distinction matters for your health.
UPF Score Explained: What Your Score Means
Understand what your 1-4 UPF score means, see example meals for each level, and learn how to improve your score.
Ultra-Processed Foods: Overview, Examples & Next Steps
Your gateway to understanding UPF. Quick overview and links to all our resources in one place.
What Is the Ultra-Processed Food List?
Looking for a definitive UPF list? Learn about categories, everyday examples, and how to identify UPF yourself.
Ultra-Processed Foods: Complete Overview
A comprehensive look at ultra-processed foods, the NOVA classification system, and common examples in everyday diets.
Ultra-Processed vs Processed Food: What's the Difference?
Clear up the confusion between processed and ultra-processed foods with examples and practical guidance.
Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods
Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Explore what research shows about ultra-processed food consumption and its links to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and more.
Ultra-Processed Foods and Inflammation Risk
How UPF may promote chronic inflammation and what you can do to reduce inflammation through diet.
Gut Health: Why It Matters and How Food Affects It
Your gut microbiome affects digestion, immunity, and mood. Learn how diet—including UPF—impacts gut health.
How to Improve Gut Health: Practical Tips
Evidence-based strategies for better gut health through fiber, fermented foods, and reducing UPF.
Processed Meat: What It Is and Why It Matters
What counts as processed meat, its health risks (including WHO classification), and healthier alternatives.
Ultra-Processed Foods and Weight Loss
Understand why cutting ultra-processed foods can support weight management and how to approach it practically.
Ultra-Processed Food and Mental Health
Explore emerging research on the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and mood, depression, and mental well-being.
How to Eat Less Ultra-Processed Food
How to Avoid Processed Food in Your Daily Life
Practical strategies for reducing ultra-processed foods through smarter shopping, cooking, and eating habits.
Simple Swaps to Cut Ultra-Processed Foods
Easy food swaps for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that reduce UPF without overhauling your entire diet.
How to Read Food Labels to Spot Ultra-Processed Products
Learn which ingredients and label clues indicate ultra-processed foods so you can make informed choices at the store.
Eating Out with Less Ultra-Processed Food
How to make lower-UPF choices at restaurants, cafes, and fast food places without missing out on dining out.
Can Ultra-Processed Foods Fit Into a Healthy Diet?
A balanced view on UPF: when some processed foods might be acceptable and how to find your own sustainable approach.
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About UPFScore App
How UPFScore Works: Step-by-Step Guide
Discover how UPFScore uses AI to analyze your meal photos and calculate your ultra-processed food score.
Our Methodology: The Science Behind UPFScore
Learn how we combine AI image recognition with the NOVA classification system to estimate UPF content.
UPFScore Accuracy and Limitations
An honest look at what UPFScore does well, where it has limitations, and how to get the best results.
UPFScore vs Other Food Scanner Apps
How UPFScore compares to calorie counters, barcode scanners, and other food tracking apps.
UPFScore App — Get Early Access
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Check Your Meal's UPF Score
Most people are surprised by how high their UPF Score is the first time they scan a meal—join early access to see your own baseline.
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