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…
Keeping children healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested. But experts say there is one body part parents and healthcare professionals may be overlooking: the heart. Paediatrician Dr…
The Trump administration, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is focused on removing ultra-processed foods to combat obesity and health issues. Kennedy aims to reform the nation’s food system, including school lunches, by promoting healthier alternatives like fresh proteins, whole grains, and vegetables. President Donald Trump’s…
Whether or not you attempted dry January by not drinking alcohol for the month, focusing on your liver could help safeguard your well-being. The liver is a vital organ that supports metabolism, immunity, digestion, detoxification and vitamin storage, among other functions. People are at a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease when they have…
According to a nutrition-themed study, every soft drink you consume shaves 12 minutes off your life, while each hot dog reduces your life expectancy by 36 minutes. Other processed foods that can cost you valuable time include pizza and mac and cheese, while the toll for a piece of bacon is six minutes. On the…
While living in a fast-paced world where the hustle does come with a few perks, it mostly comes with a number of cons. One of those cons is relying on fast food in this fast-living era.Now, most fast foods actually are nothing but ultra-processed and packaged foods. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Nutritional expert Tim Spector has highlighted the significant role our diet plays in combating viruses and potentially averting severe ailments like long Covid. The King’s College London professor and Zoe health app pioneer emphasised the intimate link between our immune system and gut health, noting that inflammation can lead to major issues. He underscored the…
Share on PinterestUltra-processed food consumption may influence how fast we age. Image credit: KARIM SAHIB/Getty Images. Ultra-processed foods have been associated with poor nutritional quality and potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is also associated with a significant acceleration in biological aging, which may lead to chronic…
What did you have for breakfast this morning? Maybe you treated yourself to a fry-up with all the trimmings, or maybe you opted for a “healthy” fruit yogurt, cereal, or a piece of toast. Well, according to new research, all of these breakfasts may be causing us to age prematurely. In the U.S., ultra-processed foods…