When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy weight long term, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL and UCLH. The study, published in Nature Medicine, is the first…
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even when both diets follow official healthy eating guidelines. Study: Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial. Image Credit: 279photo Studio / Shutterstock In a recent article published in…
Take a moment to think about how your day begins. Maybe it’s with an instant coffee, a slice of white bread, or a ready-to-eat breakfast bar. Most of us are racing against time, grabbing what’s quick and easy. However, those little conveniences come with a hidden cost. Additives, ultra-processed ingredients, and a sedentary routine may…
Summary: A major new analysis of over 8 million adults reveals that each additional 100 grams per day of ultra-processed food intake significantly raises the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events, digestive disease, cancer, and death. Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, chips, and packaged snacks—are high in sugar, salt, and additives, and low in essential nutrients. The…