Fullness, Fitness, Freshness: The Health Trifecta
Tag: Ultra-Processed Foods
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Taken Over And What They Are Doing
The category of ultra-processed foods has seen exponential growth and is now more prevalent than ever. Many people are curious about the origins of this trend and why these foods continue to gain popularity at such a rapid rate. We’ll delve into the meteoric rise of ultra-processed foods and examine why they remain popular for…
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Why Many Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) Are Unhealthy
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been under increasing scrutiny for their potential health risks, and rightfully so. Many UPFs are essentially a mix of chemicals rather than genuine food. Imagine being offered a bowl of chemicals alongside an apple; which would you choose? While most would instinctively opt for the apple, the irony is that when…
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Ultra-Processed Foods: A Global Threat To Public Health
In my own experience, I’ve witnessed a striking transformation in Asian countries like Thailand, China, and Vietnam, where once slim children have increasingly gained weight. This change coincides with the introducing of fast food and ultra-processed foods into their daily diets. Given this reality, it’s hardly surprising to learn that such foods are detrimental to…
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Are Sausages Ultra-Processed Foods?
If you aim to adopt a healthier diet, a common approach is to focus on eating more nutritious foods. However, being aware of the flip side is crucial: the ultra-processed foods that can undermine your dietary goals. Sausages often fall into this ultra-processed category, mainly due to the chemicals and additives they contain. Keep reading…
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NOVA’s Ultra Processed Food System – 4 Categories Explored
The United Nations has declared the current period as the Decade of Nutrition, highlighting their concern about escalating rates of obesity and other health issues globally. To address these concerns, the UN has endorsed the NOVA classification system, a tool designed to categorize foods based on their level of processing. NOVA provides a framework with…
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The Hidden Sweet Danger: Ultra-Processed Foods And Sugars
The food industry has undergone dramatic transformations in the past few decades, leading to an explosion of ultra-processed foods. When I was young, I remember we rarely ate ultra-processed food, but today, for most people, this is the mainstay of their diet. The ultra-processed food products often promise convenience and taste but come at a…