GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIVE – A recent study published in the British Medical Journal reveals that ultra-processed food has been linked to over 30 different health issues. The study is based on data from 9.9 million people worldwide.
The BMJ defines UPF as packaged food items like baked goods, snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals, and ready-to-eat or heat products.
These “undergo multiple industrial processes and often contain colours, emulsifiers, flavours, and other additives.
These products also tend to be high in added sugar, fat, and/or salt, but are low in vitamins and fibre,” the BMJ explains.
Health conditions associated with ultra-processed foods include:
1. Cardiovascular disease-related death
2. Anxiety and common mental disorders
3. Type 2 diabetes
4. Risk of death from any cause
5. Risk of heart disease-related death
6. Obesity
8. Increased risk of depression
9. Asthma
11. Some cancers and cardiometabolic risk factors
12. High blood fats and low levels of ‘good’ cholesterol remains limited
The findings of a recent study point to the necessity of reducing ultra-processed food intake for the sake of better health …
