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in London, England. A recent study by a team at the Sorbonne in Paris has suggested that 'Ultra Processed' foods including things like mass-produced bread, ready meals, instant noodles, fizzy drinks, sweets and crisps are tied to the rise in cancer. A study that analyzed the data of over 540,000 older adults found that those who relied on a diet with higher amounts of ultra- processed food s were around 10% more likely to die earlier than those who followed a balanced diet.
“Our study results support a larger body of literature, including both observational and experimental studies, which indicate that ultra-processed food intake adversely impacts health and longevity,” Loftfield added. “However, there is still a lot that we don’t know, including what aspects of ultra-processed foods pose potential health risks.”
The American Heart Association also recommends choosing minimally processed foods over ultra-processed foods. Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are examples of minimally processed foods.
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