Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
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Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
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They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why.
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Experts say ‘junk food syndrome’ is a growing problem, with obesity levels soaring thanks to our troubled eating habits.
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Artificially sweetened drinks are linked to a 20% higher risk of atrial fibrillation while sugary beverages raise that risk by 10%, a new study found.
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Researchers say there is consistent evidence linking ultra-processed foods like chips and frozen dinners to harmful health effects including anxiety, heart disease and early death.
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Many ultraprocessed foods are made by “predigesting” whole foods, a process that experts say destroys nutrients and bypasses the body’s sense of fullness.
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A diet high in ultraprocessed meats and sweetened beverages may be linked to developing multiple conditions, including cancer, a new study said.
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Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?
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US study finds association between large amounts of ultra-processed food, especially artificial sweeteners, and depression
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Nutrition expert Marion Nestle speaks with CNN's Kirsi Goldynia about the health consequences of ultraprocessed foods and explains why, nonetheless, we can't stop eating them.
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Cancer risk and mortality, especially for ovarian cancer, rose as more ultraprocessed foods were eaten, a new study found.
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Eating ultraprocessed foods such as hot dogs, French fries, sodas, cookies and ice cream could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed, but there is a way to overcome the negative impact.