A plant-based diet can offer numerous health benefits, but a new study suggests that the quality of these foods matters significantly. Consuming sugar and chips, although technically plant-based, may increase the risk of heart attacks and premature death. The study, published Monday in The Lancet Regional Health — Europe, found that plant-based ultra-processed foods — … Read more
Ultra-processed foods, 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. The U.S.-based research, published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found that over a span of 34 years, people who consumed a greater quantity of highly-processed foods … Read more
Fears about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should not stop people enjoying them in moderation, experts have said. The term describes a broad category of foods made using industrial processes that could not be made in a domestic kitchen. A report in The British Medical Journal found that consuming too much sugary cereal, ready meals and fizzy … Read more
