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ultra-processed food
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Health Risks
The addictive nature and ubiquity of ultra-processed foods make them hard to avoid, but frequent indulgence risks our health.
Why Learning to Read Food Labels Is Crucial for Better Health
Acquiring the skills for spotting dangerous ingredients amid a growing reliance on processed foods, may improve the health of Americans.
Widely Used and Deemed Safe, These Food Additives Are More Harmful Than Thought
More than 73 percent of food is ultra-processed. Some ingredients are ‘generally recognized as safe,’ but research has begun to show that they may not be.
Study Links Emulsifier, a Common Food Additive, to Increased Diabetes Risk
Large study reveals link between emulsifier additives in processed foods and increased diabetes risk.
The Key to Resolving the Obesity Epidemic Starts With the Mind: Experts
Experts debate whether certain foods can be addictive like drugs. Some argue ultra-processed foods drive obesity.
