In the endless debates about the health effects of various approach to feeding our canine and feline companions, the subject of “processed foods” or “ultra-processed foods” comes up often. Generally, the argument is made that traditional commercial pet f...
The claim of healthfulness of organic processed foods is reviewed in this paper, covering both the minimal additive use and minimal processing methods applied.M.H.M. Metselaar
You've likely heard that ultra-processed foods are bad for you, but do you know why? Explore the 5 health effects of this food group and how to find a better balance. What are ultra-processed foods? Why are ultra-processed foods bad for you? How to cut out ultra-processed foods: 7...
How an ultra-processed diet affects your health Research has shown a clear association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and adverse health effects. A recent study in the British Medical Journal highlights a link between ultra-processed diets and increased calorie intake, weight gain, and...
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according to the largest review into their impact. A systematic umbrella review published in the BMJ looked at the risks of ex...
How bad are processed and ultraprocessed foods? We explain the different types of processed foods and what you should know about them.
Processed foods are easier to eat and cook, and they help to compensate for nutritional deficiencies in raw foods. Processed foods, on the other hand, raise concerns about negative health outcomes because they contain a variety of high-saturated-fat, sugar, cholesterol and sodium food additives ...
The objective was to evaluate the health benefits of salt-reduction strategies related to processed foods for the Dutch population. Design: Three salt-reduction scenarios were developed: 1) substitution of high-salt foods with low-salt foods, 2) a reduction in the sodium content of processed food...
Ready-meals are packed with salt and preservatives, breakfast cereals are sweeter than chocolate bars, and processed meats are packed with nitrite-preservatives, which can form harmful compounds when cooked. A new term is catching on to describe these nutritional bad guys: ultra-processed foods (...
6 of 13 | From left, cook Jeff Tait, nutrition research manager Merel Kozlosky, and research dietitian Sharonne Waters prepare a meal for college student and research subject Sam Srisatta in a kitchen as part of a study on the health effects of ultraprocessed foods at the National Institut...