Researchers tracked more than 500,000 people and their food and drink intake. CNN. The research has been going on for nearly 30 years and the findings are said to be sensational.
What is ultra-processed food?
There is no clear definition or clear definition of what constitutes a highly processed food.
Ultra-processed food is a term used for food where the ingredients used as ingredients have been significantly altered, often by industrial processing.
Ultra-processed food and beverages undergo specific treatments and are often produced by large national or international companies.
Examples of highly-processed foods include frozen pizza, ice cream, crisps, hot dogs, soft drinks, cereal, and tube cheese.
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Researchers have concluded that highly processed foods shorten life by more than ten percent. The risk is about 14 percent for women and 15 percent for men, says researcher Erica Lofffield of the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.
According to Loftfield, soft drinks are the most important contributor to highly processed food consumption. In second place are sugary soft drinks.
– Beverages are a very important part of the diet and contribute to a highly processed diet, Lofffield tells CNN.
Also on the list are refined grains such as highly processed bread and baked goods.
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According to the study, people who eat the most highly processed foods are more likely to die from heart disease or diabetes. However, unlike other studies, the researchers found no increase in cancer-related deaths, writes CNN.
Various meat products are also dangerous, and are often considered highly processed foods. Like bacon, sausage, ham and hamburger.
– Evidence from this new study suggests that processed meat may be one of the most unhealthy foods, but people don't see ham or chicken nuggets as highly processed foods, says Professor of Environment, Food and Hygiene at the London School of Hygiene. & Tropical Medicine, Rosie Green, CNN.
prevailing in Norway Directorate of Health Eat more vegetables, fruits, berries and fish. Eat less red meat and meat products, salt, sugar, soft drinks, fruit juice and sweets. You should choose coarse grain products, oil instead of butter, low-fat dairy products and water instead of juice and soft drinks.
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