Ultra-processed foods, such as processed meat, fizzy drinks, ice cream and sugary cereals are linked to a higher risk of early death, according to a recent study.
, such as ready-to-eat meat, fizzy drinks, ice cream and sugary cereals are linked to a higher risk of early death, according to a new study., found that over a span of 34 years, people who consumed a greater quantity of highly- processed food s faced an increased risk of mortality compared to those who consumed fewer servings .
Ultra-processed foods encompass a wide range of products, including packaged baked goods, candy, chips, sweetened drinks, bacon and hot dogs. These items are laden with additives, sugars and unhealthy fats, and also lack essential nutrients like vitamins and fibre, explained Amanda Nash, a registered dietician with the Heart and Stroke Foundation.. A 2015 study by the organization found that Canadians get nearly 50 per cent of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods.
When further separating sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages, the researchers found “a generally stronger association for sugar-sweetened than artificially sweetened beverages.” He added that while certain foods, like breakfast cereals, may fall under the highly processed category, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re bad for you, as many contain high fiber and added vitamins and minerals.
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