32 Harmful Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Experts warn that eating ultra-processed foods increases deaths from cardiovascular disease by 50%
Ultra-processed foods make up 80% of the products we can find in supermarkets.
This ambitious study was carried out by Australian scientists from Deakin University.
Ultra-processed foods have 32 harmful effects for our health. This is the result of the largest study conducted to date on these products. And its consumption increases the risk of death by 21%. “Increases by 50% cardiovascular mortality and 12% have type 2 diabetes,” explains Enric Sánchez from the Spanish Society Against Obesity.
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression and even cancer. These are the consequences of use ultra-processed foods According to a study that lasted three years and analyzed 10 million people. The analysis was carried out by Australian scientists from Deakin University, the results of which were published in the medical journal The BMJ.
What foods are ultra-processed?
We all know that baked goods fall into the category of ultra-processed foods, just like processed meats. But other foods like cookies, nutrition bars, and even yogurts weren’t on our list. If we buy yoghurts The same thing happens to us. Natural ones are good, but sweet and flavored ones are not so much.
This is due to the high content of salt, sugar, fat and additives. These foods can cause obesity, mental illness and even cancer. These are 80% of the products that we can find in supermarkets, they are cheap, easy to prepare and delicious. But they are not the only ones. Those that are pre-cooked, e.g. York hamif they come packaged, they are classified as ultra-processed foods.
What are the consequences of eating these products?
Eating ultra-processed foods increases by 50% the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, mental illness and insomnia increases by 22% to have depression. “Overconsumption of these products leads to overweight, diabetes, type 2 diabetes and death from heart attacks,” says Enric Sanchez of the Spanish Society Against Obesity.
After this great study they ask to reduce their consumption. “It is illogical and abnormal that we can buy a package of baked goods for one euro when we know that the price of fruit It’s more expensive“, criticizes Pablo López Cáceres, nutritionist and nutritionist. And in Spain, more than 20% of the calories we consume come from ultra-processed foods.