Ultra-Processed, Ultra-Confusing? This New Tool Can Help

Ultra-Processed, Ultra-Confusing? This New Tool Can Help

Lately, the dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have dominated headlines. A recent study, for example, linked excessive UPF consumption to shorter life expectancy due to their role in more than 30 different diseases. This is especially worrying considering that around 60 percent of the average American’s daily calories come from UPFs. But not all UPFs are created equal—and many experts say lumping them all together does more harm than good. …

Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths Annually in United States - Dr. Rath Health Foundation

News A global study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has found that for each 10 percent increase in the contribution of ultra-processed foods to total energy intake, the risk of mortality from all causes rises by 2.7 percent. In the United States alone, that’s more than 124,000 preventable deaths each year. [Source: healthline.com] [Image source: Adobe Stock] Comment The consumptio…