Most people know that potato chips, store-bought pastries, and sodas are unhealthy.
Really, how unhealthy are these foods? A comprehensive assessment of over 10 million
participants provides the strongest evidence that highly processed foods harm mental and physical health.
diabetes, anxiety, cancer, and early death. The researchers used the NOVA approach to define ultra-processed meals.
The study was limited to the last three years and omitted UPF manufacturer-funded trials.
The study was limited to the last three years and omitted UPF manufacturer-funded trials.
Mental health and cardiometabolic health were the most persuasive findings
High-processed food eaters were 53% more likely to experience anxiety and sadness and 50% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease. Their Type 2 diabetes risk was 12% higher.