Ultra-processed foods do NOT cause obesity, says US government's top diet advisors in bombshell review of current evidence: 'Studies have been biased'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ultra-processed foods do NOT cause obesity, says US government's top diet advisors in bombshell review of current evidence: 'Studies have been biased'

Daily Mail  

Ultra-processed foods — demonized for years for their supposed effect on our waistlines — do not actually make people fat, according to a bombshell report. People have been hearing a lot about the health risks of ultra processed foods recently, which might make this report surprising, Carolyn Williams, a registered dietitian who was not involved in the review told DailyMail.com. Ultra processed foods have been linked to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and mental health issues, a 2024 review from Australian researchers Deakin University found. The review looked at older studies - spanning roughly 10 million people in total - and found that ultra processed foods could be related to a number of bad health outcomes. Chan School of Public Health nutritionist Josiemer Mattei's belief that ultra processed foods could be a serious problem, told The NYT.

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What are ultra-processed foods? Are they bad for you?
1 week ago

What are ultra-processed foods? Are they bad for you?

Firstpost  

Robert F Kennedy Jr, Secretary of the US Health and Human Services, has begun targetting ultra-processed foods. File image/AP US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has begun targetting ultra-processed foods. However, with ultra-processed foods making up over 70 per cent of the US food supply, practical dietary advice is difficult even if science were definitive. Last …

What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?
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1 week, 2 days ago

What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?

Associated Press  

In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. That’s concerning because ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a host of negative health effects, from obesity and diabetes to heart disease, depression, dementia and more. Even if the science were clear, it’s hard to know what practical advice to give …

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods
1 week, 2 days ago

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

Associated Press  

— Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every morsel of food that went into his mouth. Hall’s study relies on 24/7 measurements of patients, rather than self-reported data, to investigate whether ultraprocessed foods cause people to eat more calories and …

The problematic American diet: Study reveals how ultra-processed foods are taking over the plates
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The problematic American diet: Study reveals how ultra-processed foods are taking over the plates

Hindustan Times  

An American diet consists of more ultra-processed foods than anyone else, and this disturbing trend is leading to more health complications. According to a study led by Julia Wolfson, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Americans do not just prefer ultra-processed food while dining out, but also in their day-to-day meals. Through the study period, the researchers discovered that …

Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply. How to reduce your intake
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ultraprocessed foods make up to 70% of the US food supply. How to reduce your intake

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. “Hyper-palatable foods contain combinations of palatability-related nutrients — so, fat, sugar, sodium and starchy carbohydrates — at thresholds that aren’t typically found together in nature,” she explained. And they can also garner a really strong motivational drive for …

From Cancer to Anxiety: The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
2 months, 1 week ago

From Cancer to Anxiety: The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

India Today  

In recent years, the spotlight has intensified on ultra-processed foods and their potential impact on human health. As convenience foods dominate supermarket shelves and fast-food chains proliferate, researchers are uncovering alarming links between UPF consumption and a myriad of health issues. Common examples include: Soft drinks and sugary beverages Packaged snacks and cookies Ready-to-eat meals Processed meats like hot dogs …

Are some ultra-processed foods ok? New study has answers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Are some ultra-processed foods ok? New study has answers

Live Mint  

A new study is helping to answer a pressing nutrition question: Which ultra-processed foods are harming our health—and which might not be so bad? The process also makes foods more energy dense—meaning they contain more calories per gram than many minimally processed foods do. In the study, the meals with energy-dense foods had about two calories per gram, compared with …

Now, ultra-processed foods can also give you arthritis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Now, ultra-processed foods can also give you arthritis

India Today  

Ultra-processed foods are under scrutiny again, this time for their potential role in causing bone disease like knee osteoarthritis. Already blamed for health issues like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even early death, ultra-processed foods now pose another threat to musculoskeletal health, according to new research presented at the Radiological Society of North America. Packaged items like potato chips, instant …

What you need to know about ultra-processed foods
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What you need to know about ultra-processed foods

Live Mint  

In a not-too-distant past, treating oneself to a snack meant having a samosa, aloo chaat, vada pav or jhaal muri. The third group, which is ultra-processed foods, use Group 2 foods as raw materials along with salt and other preservatives, with little or no Group 1 whole foods, to create food products such as cookies, breakfast cereals, yoghurt, nutrition bars, …

Scientists warn of food that may be particularly harmful for people with diabetes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists warn of food that may be particularly harmful for people with diabetes

The Independent  

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Five things too much ultra-processed food does to your body
5 months ago

Five things too much ultra-processed food does to your body

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Common examples include sugary cereals, soft drinks, ready-made meals, packaged snacks like crisps and …

'Health guru' claims ingredient in almost ALL ultra-processed foods is SHRINKING our brains
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Health guru' claims ingredient in almost ALL ultra-processed foods is SHRINKING our brains

Daily Mail  

A social media influencer who is popular for his videos about health wellness has claimed that a popular ingredient in almost every ultra-processed food could disrupt brain function. In a viral video published this week, YouTuber Joseph Everett shockingly claimed 'totally new and unnatural vegetable oils' could reduce a vital fatty acid found in the brain that protects it from …

The Sneaky Ultra-Processed Foods You Might Not Realize Are Ultra-Processed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sneaky Ultra-Processed Foods You Might Not Realize Are Ultra-Processed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The more sophisticated our food manufacturing becomes, the farther away we’re getting from having a diet of, well, food. “And they tend to be high on the glycemic index, leading to fluctuations in blood glucose that can further promote feelings of anxiety.” Noting that ultra-processed foods make up as much as 80% of the standard American diet, …

Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows
6 months ago

Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. For every 10% increase in the amount of a person’s diet made up of ultraprocessed foods, the team found that there was a 17% increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the data showed. “They can often be identified by a long list of ingredients on the package, with lots of …

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?
6 months ago

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?

Hindustan Times  

Health experts have long warned against sugary sodas and processed meats. It is known that excess sugar can lead to chronic inflammation in the heart and blood vessels while processed meats that have been preserved by salting, curing, smoking or adding chemical preservatives, can increase blood pressure. Hence, researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health tracked the ultra-processed …

Are ultraprocessed foods hurting your health? Experts weigh in on risks and solutions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Are ultraprocessed foods hurting your health? Experts weigh in on risks and solutions

Hindustan Times  

Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. That’s concerning because ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a host of negative health effects, from obesity and diabetes to heart disease, depression, dementia and more. Even if the science were clear, it’s hard to know what …

Ultra-processed plant-based foods can raise your risk of serious health conditions, new study finds
7 months, 1 week ago

Ultra-processed plant-based foods can raise your risk of serious health conditions, new study finds

Salon  

Not all plant-based foods are actually good for us, new research has found. A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe suggests that ultra-processed plant-based foods — including plant-based snacks, burgers and dairy-free plant-based yogurts — can increase your risk of serious health conditions like heart attacks and strokes. The study found that every 10% increase in …

Intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of death, study reveals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of death, study reveals

Hindustan Times  

Older persons who reported consuming more ultra-processed foods were nearly 10 per cent more likely to die after a median follow-up of 23 years than older adults who reported consuming less processed food, according to a recent study. The study observed that highly processed meat and soft drinks were a couple of the subgroups of ultra-processed food most strongly associated …

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Limiting ultra-processed …

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions
9 months ago

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

Salon  

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. There's also growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works. The lack of fibre typical of diets high in ultra-processed foods may also affect the gut barrier's integrity. Research has shown a link between diets high in ultra-processed foods and signs of systemic …

Processed foods are hiding in plain sight — and that could be a big public health problem
9 months ago

Processed foods are hiding in plain sight — and that could be a big public health problem

Salon  

Every five years since 1990, the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services collaborate upon and publish a new edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are intended to provide everyday citizens with evidence-based recommendations on diet to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. However, as evidence about the harms of ultra-processed foods …

Ultra-processed foods are killing millions – here’s how to avoid them
9 months ago

Ultra-processed foods are killing millions – here’s how to avoid them

The Independent  

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Ultra-processed foods can shorten your lifespan, reveals a 30-year-old study
10 months, 1 week ago

Ultra-processed foods can shorten your lifespan, reveals a 30-year-old study

India TV News  

In a world where convenience and speed are highly valued, the consumption of ultra-processed foods has become increasingly prevalent. However, a recent study has shed light on an even more alarming consequence of consuming ultra-processed foods – it can shorten your lifespan. According to a CNN report, the study, conducted by researchers at Harvard University, spanning over 30 years and …

‘Consumption of ultra-processed food linked to elevated risk of early death’
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Consumption of ultra-processed food linked to elevated risk of early death’

Hindustan Times  

Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry, and seafood based products, sugary drinks, dairy based desserts, and breakfast foods showing the strongest associations, according to a 30-year US study published in The BMJ on Wednesday. The researchers, however, added that not all ultra-processed food products should be universally restricted, …

Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health, whatever you might have heard
10 months, 1 week ago

Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health, whatever you might have heard

Salon  

In recent years, there's been increasing hype about the potential health risks associated with so-called "ultra-processed" foods. Common examples of ultra-processed foods include packaged chips, flavoured yoghurts, soft drinks, sausages and mass-produced packaged wholegrain bread. When the researchers analyzed ultra-processed foods by sub-category, mass-produced wholegrain products, such as supermarket wholegrain breads and wholegrain breakfast cereals, were not associated with poorer …

From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up
1 year ago

From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up

NPR  

From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up Enlarge this image toggle caption Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Dan Kitwood/Getty Images At a time when Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, there is increasing evidence that eating too many of these foods can make us sick. "Taking the body of literature as a …

Intake of processed food linked to higher risk of 32 illnesses: Study
1 year ago

Intake of processed food linked to higher risk of 32 illnesses: Study

Hindustan Times  

Enhanced exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 adverse health outcomes including certain cancers, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, even early death, according to a study published in BMJ on Thursday. “Convincing evidence showed that higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with around a 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease related death, …

Ultraprocessed foods are 'harmful to EVERY part of the body': Biggest study yet links UPFs to 32 illnesses - including cancer and heart disease - as experts call for biscuits, cakes and sweets to be t
1 year ago

Ultraprocessed foods are 'harmful to EVERY part of the body': Biggest study yet links UPFs to 32 illnesses - including cancer and heart disease - as experts call for biscuits, cakes and sweets to be t

Daily Mail  

Diets high in ultra-processed food may be harmful to every part of the body, a major review of research found. Eating a lot of foods such as ready meals, sugary cereals and mass-produced bread is linked to an increased risk of 32 health problems including cancer, type 2 diabetes and mental health disorders. In the biggest analysis of evidence to …

DR MAX: This is why ultra-processed foods are addictive in the same way as cocaine
1 year ago

DR MAX: This is why ultra-processed foods are addictive in the same way as cocaine

Daily Mail  

Step away from the Coco Pops! Last week author and associate professor Dr Chris van Tulleken held up a packet of the aforementioned cereal to the House of Lords select committee on food, diet and obesity, and argued that it, and other 'harmful' junk food, should be stripped of health claims and banned from advertising. It's a subject he's written …

The Trouble With America’s Ultra-Processed Diet
1 year, 4 months ago

The Trouble With America’s Ultra-Processed Diet

Live Mint  

Concern is rising about the amount of ultra-processed foods in American diets, and the effect eating so many of those foods has on our health. Plenty of foods that tout health benefits with labels like “organic," a “good source of whole grains" or “low in sugar" are ultra-processed, said Lindsey Smith Taillie, associate professor in the nutrition department at the …

Why you need to steer clear of ultra-processed foods
1 year, 5 months ago

Why you need to steer clear of ultra-processed foods

Live Mint  

There are more dangers lurking in what we eat today than what we might face while crossing a road. Many ultra-processed foods are designed to be highly palatable, often containing additives and flavour enhancers that can trigger overeating and addictive eating behaviours. Ultra-processed foods contain a long list of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, explains Neha Ranglani, a Mumbai-based integrative …

Ultra-processed food can still be good for you, it depends on what is in it
1 year, 5 months ago

Ultra-processed food can still be good for you, it depends on what is in it

The Telegraph  

Ultra-processed food is being unfairly demonised and can be nutritious and keep consumers safe, experts have warned. Prof Robin May, chief scientific adviser at the Food Standards Agency, said: “It’s really important that we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. “We need to be driven by the science base and not have a knee-jerk reaction which treats …

What even IS ultra-processed food? As ANOTHER study warns of its dangers, MailOnline's guide will help you tell them apart
1 year, 6 months ago

What even IS ultra-processed food? As ANOTHER study warns of its dangers, MailOnline's guide will help you tell them apart

Daily Mail  

We're constantly told to eat fewer ultra-processed foods. In contrast, ultra-processed foods like apple jelly babies, have gone through multiple levels of processing and are usually full of extra fats, colours and preservatives Processing refers to adding to or altering raw ingredients. A Chinese analysis of 10 studies involving more than 325,000 people, by the Fourth Military Medical University, found …

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find
1 year, 6 months ago

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Foods in …

Common food additive found in ice cream, sauces and microwave meals may raise risk of health problems in children if eaten during pregnancy, study warns
1 year, 6 months ago

Common food additive found in ice cream, sauces and microwave meals may raise risk of health problems in children if eaten during pregnancy, study warns

Daily Mail  

Emulsifiers, common food additives, could cause health complications in mice Eating an additive commonly found in ultra-processed foods during pregnancy may raise the risk of health problems in children, scientists say. A Spanish study on mice found two common emulsifiers used to bind food chemicals resulted in their offspring developing physical and mental health issues, such as anxiety. Spanish researchers …

What makes ultra-processed foods so bad for your health?
1 year, 7 months ago

What makes ultra-processed foods so bad for your health?

Hindustan Times  

FOOD SHOPPING has become a dangerous pursuit. In his new book, “Ultra-Processed People”, Chris van Tulleken, a doctor and television presenter, argues that UPFs dominate the food supply in rich countries, and are also creeping into diets in low- and middle-income countries. Mr Monteiro’s system, called Nova, puts foods into four “buckets”: unprocessed and minimally processed foods; processed culinary ingredients; …

Are ultraprocessed foods really that bad?
1 year, 8 months ago

Are ultraprocessed foods really that bad?

Slate  

The other day, I overheard a local day care provider lamenting to a parent about the avalanche of processed foods found in children’s lunchboxes—from crackers to fruit pouches to gummy bears. This has all produced a flurry of scary headlines: “Beware of the Food That Isn’t Food,” “Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Bad for You,” “Ultraprocessed Foods Are Easy, Cheap …

‘Uncertainties’ over studies linking ultra-processed food to poor health
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Uncertainties’ over studies linking ultra-processed food to poor health

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It added: “The observed associations between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and adverse health …

Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods
1 year, 9 months ago

Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Conservative former minister Sir Greg Knight said: “There’s a …

The link between ultra-processed food and depression
1 year, 10 months ago

The link between ultra-processed food and depression

Live Mint  

Often drinks such as diet soft drinks and flavoured yoghurts are promoted as healthier compared to junk food. A new study by researchers from Deakin University and Cancer Council Victoria has shown that a daily diet that includes over 30 per cent of ultra-processed food is associated with a significant risk of depression, according to PTI. After considering factors such …

8 everyday foods you might not realize are ultra processed – and how to spot them
2 years ago

8 everyday foods you might not realize are ultra processed – and how to spot them

Salon  

For years, the term "junk food" has been used to refer to foods considered bad for you, and not very nutritious. But it also nominated a class of foods – called "ultra-processed foods" – as unhealthy, based on more than the content of salt, fat and sugar. Ultra-processed foods are made using industrial processing methods and contain ingredients you wouldn't …

New studies find that ultraprocessed foods can cause cancer and cancer-related deaths
2 years, 1 month ago

New studies find that ultraprocessed foods can cause cancer and cancer-related deaths

Salon  

As the fears regarding the hidden ingredients and potentially nefarious inclusions in our everyday food accumulate — from dark chocolate to spices and even baby food — many new studies have validated concerns involving our daily food and beverage consumption. The study "looked at the association between eating ultraprocessed foods and 43 different types of cancer over a 10-year period." …

Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of cancer, study warns
2 years, 1 month ago

Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of cancer, study warns

Daily Mail  

Eating ultra-processed foods such as mass-produced bread, breakfast cereal, ham, crisps and ice-cream could increase the risk of cancer, a study found. Those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had the highest risk of developing all types of cancer, according to research from Imperial College London. Britons lead Europe when it comes to ultra-processed foods, with the average adult consuming …

Ultra-processed foods ‘may increase the risk of cancer’
2 years, 1 month ago

Ultra-processed foods ‘may increase the risk of cancer’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dr Eszter Vamos, lead author on the study, said: “This study adds to the growing …

Ultraprocessed foods contribute to disease and early death. Why do we keep eating them?
2 years, 3 months ago

Ultraprocessed foods contribute to disease and early death. Why do we keep eating them?

Salon  

When thinking of processed foods, your thoughts may immediately go to candies, chips, sodas, "junk food," fast food, and the like. "I think it is important to recognize the dangers of eating highly-processed foods while also taking into account that these foods are often the only ones affordable to people of lowered incomes" In regards to the Brazilian study, Russomanno …

The World Needs Processed Food
2 years, 3 months ago

The World Needs Processed Food

Wired  

The word “processed” has become something of a slur. Say “processed food” and most of us picture unhealthy, cheap junk. Of course, when people talk about “processed” food they’re often talking about ultra-processed food. Corporations work hard to find the “Goldilocks” flavor profile we can’t resist by adding sugar and fat to make food as tasty as possible. It’s true …

Why ultra-processed foods are not a healthy choice
2 years, 4 months ago

Why ultra-processed foods are not a healthy choice

ABC  

Tegan Taylor: And it's increasingly clear that ultra-processed foods, things like candy, packaged soups, nuggets, sweetened cereals, aren't great for your health. But what happened is that when we analysed these two dimensions of foods together, we basically saw that the risk, the risk associated with the traditional way of looking at food is almost completely explained, or at least …

How ultra-processed foods affect your risk of heart diseases
2 years, 6 months ago

How ultra-processed foods affect your risk of heart diseases

Live Mint  

A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel cancer and death, according to a study. Previous studies have linked ultra-processed foods to higher risks of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and some cancers, but few studies have assessed the association between ultra-processed food intake and colorectal cancer risk, and findings are mixed …

Bowel cancer linked to ultra-processed foods, research suggests
2 years, 6 months ago

Bowel cancer linked to ultra-processed foods, research suggests

The Independent  

Consuming lots of ultra-processed foods, such as sweet or savoury packaged snacks, sugary drinks, or instant noodles, could increase a person’s risk of bowel cancer, a new study suggests. Results showed that compared to those who ate the lowest amount of ultra-processed food, men who ate the most had 29 per cent higher risk of developing bowel cancer. When researchers …

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