A leading nutritional scientist and doctor has revealed the two items she strictly prohibits her children from consuming. Dr Federica Amati, acclaimed author of “Every Body Should Know This” and chief nutritionist at health science company Zoe, co-founded by Tim Spector, is a mother to two daughters with her model spouse Paul Sculfor. In a … Read more
Some ultra-processed foods can be healthy as one expert slammed the ‘demonisation’ around the food (Image: GETTY) Experts are pushing back against the “demonisation” of ultra-processed foods, highlighting some of the healthiest options within this often maligned food group. Ultra-processed foods have been under intense scrutiny, making headlines for their severe impact on our diet … Read more
A doctor has warned that a common additive found in almost half of “ultra-processed foods” in the UK could “promote” a serious health issue. Dr Federica Amati, a leading nutritionist, says there have been studies that suggest emulsifiers impact the microbiome of the gut. However, she says these studies have mostly been carried out on … Read more
Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks has been linked to poor mental health and a greater risk of dying from heart issues, according to a study. Strategies should be developed to intervene in the exposure to UPFs, researchers urged, in a bid to improve human … Read more
A report has revealed that three types of food could slash your life expectancy by a staggering 10%. The study indicates that those indulging in high amounts of ultra-processed foods could face a shorter lifespan compared to individuals who consume them minimally. Topping the list of life-shortening foods are soft drinks, both diet and regular, … Read more
Ultra-processed foods, like pop, hot dogs and candies, have been linked to a higher risk of stroke and cognitive decline, a new study says, warning about poor brain health outcomes from consuming greater amounts of such items. The U.S.-based research published Wednesday in the Neurology medical journal found that a 10 per cent increase in … Read more
Eating too much ultra-processed food such as crisps, burgers and ice cream may boost risk of memory problems and stroke, a study suggests. More than 30,000 people over the age of 45 were questioned about their food and drink habits. Their health records were then followed for an average of 11 years. The findings suggested … Read more
Ultra-processed foods are shortening lives and worsening people’s health on at least 32 major health parameters, a new study has found. A review of hundreds of epidemiological studies published in the British Medical Journal on Wednesday has found that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes … Read more
Kellogg’s is stirring the pot with a quirky dinner idea to save money on food: cereal. But before you grab the milk, health experts are cautioning that this unconventional dinner choice might not be as whimsical for your health as it sounds. In a CNBC interview last week, Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick offered a tip to … Read more
