There’s an article on the BBC website about “ultra processed foods” and it’s got me wondering if I can make some easy swaps on things. I am sure there are some people out there who’ve explored this before. I cook from scratch, eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, but...
I mean, a lot of people do rely on processed or ultra-processed foods for their dietary needs. Celiacs, for example, have to avoid foods that have gluten in them. So if you go to that particular aisle in the supermarket, you're going to find things that are processed because they need...
5 ways to avoid ultra-processed foods on a budget From smart meal planning to savvy shopping tips, here's how to cut back on ultra-processed foods while eating on a budget By Nichola Ludlam-RainePublished: 02 January 2025Food shopping on a budget can make healthy eating seem out of reach...
You buy a protein bar on the way home from the gym only to later find out it was ultra-processed. Bummer. “We should not exclusively blame consumers for choosing ultra-processed foods, as today, it’s nearly impossible to avoid them completely.” However, you don’t have to keep...
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have been in the spotlight recently for the negative impact they're having on our health and well-being, from obesity to shortened lifespan, and new studies have just added more evidence to that claim – and even prompted calls for some products to be label...
The growing production and consumption of ultra-processed products has gradually replaced the traditional food systems and dietary patterns based on minimally processed foods and freshly prepared meals [3, 4]. In a recent global analysis of the trends in sales of ultra-processed foods, the UK has...
The study found that if you increase your consumption of ultra-processed foods by just 10%, your risk of having heart disease goes up by 6%. Ultra-processed food is also linked to a higher risk of developing and dying from cancer. A study from Imperial College, London examined the UK ...
A recent study has found that around two-thirds of the daily calories consumed by UK adolescents come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from deprived backgrounds, of white ethnicity, and younger ages.
nuggets and burgers, which by their very nature fall into the ultraprocessed bucket. However, it was hard to determine just how much risk those foods carried, said Peter Scarborough, a professor of population health at the University of Oxford in the UK. He was not involved in the study. ...
Jan. 6 rioter returned to Capitol Hill to apologize to police officers 01:28 CNN— A study published Monday revealed an alarming statistic: Eating a lot of unhealthy, “ultraprocessed” foods may shorten your life. Specifically, researchers found that a 10% increase in the consumption of ultra...