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☆ 3 questions to ask yourself if you want to cut down on ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ultra-processed foods are linked to health problems such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Ultra-processed foods tend to be made from ingredients you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen and are manufactured using industrial techniques. "I think we're getting too bogged down with the term ultra-processed food, we just need to make it a bit simpler," Patel told Business Insider. It's also very important to look at food labels, Patel said, so that you actually know what you're eating. Ultra-processed foods make up 73% of the US food supply.

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☆ 4 healthy but convenient breakfast swaps to try if you want to cut down on ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMany of the convenient breakfast foods found in grocery stores are ultra-processed, from cereals to bars. But healthier alternatives that are still easy to pick up and go do exist, a dietitian told Business Insider. At the same time, dietitians have previously told BI that it can be unwise to stop eating all UPFs because some are healthier than others and they can be a cheap and easy way to consume nutrients. When it comes to breakfast, experts agree that the ideal meal includes protein, carbs, and healthy fats. AdvertisementBreakfast barsMany people grab breakfast bars for on-the-go mornings, but they often contain lots of sugar and saturated fats.

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☆ Opinion: I loved my Lunchables as a kid. Now, all I see is what’s in them
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Opinion Hasan Merali | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

So why are we now feeding Lunchables to children as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)? We are proud of Lunchables and stand by the quality and integrity that goes into making them,” Kraft Heinz said. In Canada, for example, a country that often outperforms the US in public health measures such as vaccination rates, there is no national food program for children. Meals that adhered to a higher nutritional standard were also thrown away less, according to a study published in Childhood Obesity in 2015. A modeling study published in Public Health Nutrition in 2022 estimates a 20% tax would reduce purchases of UPFs by 24%.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares his dinners before making the change, and what he eats now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems. Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch. AdvertisementThe evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is growing. That's why over the past year, nutritionist Rob Hobson has removed UPFs from his diet as much as possible. They usually have a long shelf life, come in highly marketed packaging, and are made to be ultra-palatable, Hobson told Business Insider.

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☆ Millennials aren't giving up on having a home they love
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . From the home shortage to having higher debt compared to their parents during the same stage of life, it hasn't been easy. AdvertisementBut millennials, the eldest of the group being in their early 40s, aren't giving up. Still, while some millennials are spending seven figures buying and renovating their homes, others are giving up on homeownership completely. Why Masters merch is so coveted.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares what he used to eat for lunch and what he eats now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A diet high in ultra-processed foods has been linked to a range of health concernsNutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible, focusing on whole foods where he can. AdvertisementA nutritionist who limits ultra-processed foods in his diet as much as possible, and wrote a book on how others can do the same, shared what he used to eat for lunch versus what he has now. Rob Hobson, a UK-based nutritionist, cut down on ultra-processed foods about a year ago after learning how many everyday items fell into this category and the potential health risks they could pose. Advertisement"I don't normally eat processed meat, but it's the easiest thing to grab if you're working in an office," he said. But it's important to note that studies have only identified a link and can't confirm that processed meat causes these illnesses.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares his 5 go-to grocery store snacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But there are minimally processed, healthier snacks at the store if you know what to look for, he said. Experts don't fully understand why processed foods are bad for our health, but the evidence suggesting that they are continues to grow. He shared the minimally processed snacks he picks up from the store when he's hungry and in a rush with BI. Hummus and cruditésAnother healthy snack option is hummus paired with some chopped vegetables, such as carrot sticks. You can't find a less processed snack than that.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares what he used to eat for breakfast and what he has now
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems. Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch. Although there isn't a set definition of UPFs, Hobson avoids foods that are manufactured using five or more ingredients, many of which you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen. AdvertisementThere are plenty of nutrient-dense UPFs, such as store-bought hummus, that you don't need to cut out simply because they're ultra-processed. "Not that that's necessarily bad, but if you're trying to reduce your intake of ultra-processed foods, then trying to get stuff as natural as possible is the key," he said.

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☆ Ultra-processed foods have been linked to 32 health problems in a study. But experts say you don't have to give up all your favorite snacks just yet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUltra-processed foods have been linked with a higher risk of developing 32 health problems in a study. The studies looked at the amount of UPFs participants ate and if they developed any health problems. AdvertisementHowever, the researchers categorized the associations for most health problems as "low" or "very low" in credibility. It's unclear why UPFs are linked to so many health problemsThe review suggested several reasons why UPFs might be linked to health problems. Firstly, a person who eats a lot of UPFs may have a poor diet in general, which can lead to health problems.

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☆ An 83-year-old doctor and triathlete transformed his health in his 40s. He shares his 4 key diet principles.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Maroon uses four key diet principles to boost his health and longevity. AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who transformed his health in his 40s shared the diet principles he believes have helped him to live a long, healthy life . Artificial trans fats are made when vegetable oil is hydrogenated. They were commonly found in packaged, ultra-processed foods until the Food and Drugs Administration declared trans fats unsafe to eat in 2015. The FDA gave food manufacturers three years to remove trans fats from their products, so most foods no longer contain them.

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☆ 5 simple things a top nutrition scientist who studies the gut microbiome does to stay healthy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An epidemiologist and nutrition expert shared what he does to look after his gut health. Professor Tim Spector studies the gut microbiome, which is thought to be key for overall health. AdvertisementA top nutrition scientist has shared what he does to care of his gut health, including eating up to 30 plants a week and fermented foods. A person's gut health is considered important for their overall health because the gut microbiome, or microbes that populate it, have a symbiotic relationship with our bodies and play a key role in its functions. Gut microbiome diversity has been linked to greater longevity and overall better health in studies.

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☆ A no-protein powder protein shake by a nutritionist who reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewA nutritionist who eats as little ultra-processed food as possible and wrote a book on how others can do the same shared his go-to homemade protein shake recipe. The FDA recommends eating 50g of protein a day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet, and many people use protein bars and shakes to boost their intake. UK-based nutritionist Rob Hobson was among them, and used to eat protein bars in the office every day. Protein bars can also contain additives, as well as high quantities of salt and sugar. Hobson's homemade protein shake contains around 20g of protein and is made without ultra-processed protein powder.

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☆ A nutritionist shares 3 ways he's cut down on convenient ultra-processed foods despite being busy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a host of health issues, including cancer and diabetes. Nutritionist Rob Hobson shared three simple ways he's reduced UPFs in his diet as a busy person. AdvertisementFrom foods you might expect, like candy and frozen pizza, to those that we consider healthy choices, such as packaged whole-grain bread, ultra-processed foods are everywhere. Rob Hobson has tried to cut down on ultra-processed foods. "It might just be that you have to pick between two different ultra-processed foods.

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☆ A nutritionist shares 3 easy ways he's reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods contain ingredients you wouldn't find at home — and they're everywhere. The reason processed foods are bad for our health is not yet fully understood, but the evidence that they are continues to grow. AdvertisementAs he delved deeper into the science, Hobson decided to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods he ate as much as possible. Hobson shared three things that have helped him reduce his processed food intake with BI. AdvertisementSo Hobson cooks some of his meals in batches to make his diet low in premade foods more convenient.

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☆ Another study links ultraprocessed foods to cancer, but questions remain
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“This study adds to a growing pool of evidence suggesting a link between UPFs (ultraprocessed foods) and cancer risk,” said Dr. Helen Croker, assistant director of research and policy at World Cancer Research Fund International, which funded the study, in a statement. Ultraprocessed foods are often calorie-dense and are considered to be a driver of excess weight, experts say. An unusual linkOddly, the study also found a link between ultraprocessed food and accidental deaths, which was being used as a control for the study. A growing associationThis is not the first study to find a link between ultraprocessed food and cancer. In that study, eating more ultraprocessed animal products and sweetened beverages explained a good part of the association.

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☆ Artificially sweetened ultraprocessed foods linked to depression in women, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Eating greater amounts of ultraprocessed food and drinks, especially if those items are artificially sweetened, may be linked to the development of depression, according to a new study. Ultraprocessed foods include hot dogs, sausages, French fries, sodas, store-bought cookies, cakes, candies, ice cream and many foods containing artificial sweeteners. For one, there is a known link between ultraprocessed foods and chronic inflammation, Chan said. For example, studies have linked ultraprocessed foods colorectal cancer in men and heart disease and early death in both men and women. In addition, the study is observational, which means that researchers can only find an association between the onset of depression and the intake of ultraprocessed foods.

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☆ The Link Between Highly Processed Foods and Brain Health
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Sally Wadyka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

They’re increasingly edging out healthier foods in people’s diets and are widely consumed across socioeconomic groups. “The problem is that in order to make the products taste better and better, manufacturers make them less and less like real food.”What effect do ultraprocessed foods have on mental health? Recent research has demonstrated a link between highly processed foods and low mood. A 2022 study that followed nearly 11,000 Brazilian adults over a decade found a correlation between eating ultraprocessed foods and worse cognitive function (the ability to learn, remember, reason and solve problems). It’s possible that eating a healthy diet may offset the detrimental effects of eating ultraprocessed foods.

☆ Do You Know How to Spot Foods That Are Ultraprocessed?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Sally Wadyka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Do You Know How to Spot Foods That Are Ultraprocessed? Years of research has linked diets high in ultraprocessed foods with a higher risk of illness, including obesity, cancer and heart disease. More recently, it’s become apparent that these foods can take a toll on our mental health, too. Learning to identify ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, is a step toward making your diet healthier. Think you know which foods are ultraprocessed or not?

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