Is your diet ultra-processed? In many households, ultra-processed foods are the mainstay of the kitchen table. They include products you might not even consider junk food, like breakfast cereals, muffins, snack bars, and sugary yogurts. Soft drinks and energy drinks also count. These foods represent an increasingly important part of the world diet. Nearly 60% …
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In countries like the UK, US and Canada, ultra-processed foods now account for 50% or more of calories consumed. This is concerning, given that these foods have been linked to a number of different health problems, including an increased risk of obesity and various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and dementia. Ultra-processed foods are …
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They found that replacing ultra-processed foods with healthy foods such as fresh fruit was associated with a 19% decrease in the incidence of dementia. The study also found that replacing these foods with healthier options can reduce your risk of dementia. According to recent research published in the journal Neurology, those who consume the highest …
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