Ultra-processed foods News

Trying to lose weight? A new study claims replacing animal products with plant-based foods can help High-processed foods -- rich in sugar, salt, and fat -- are known to be unhealthy and contribute to weight gain, obesity, and a host of diseases. "Canned beans, cereal, and veggie burgers, are actually part of a healthy diet that can help fight diet-related chronic disease epidemics"

Ultra-processed foods are products that have undergone often intense processing, made, in part or entirely, with substances not usually used in the kitchen They generally contain several food additives, such as colourings, preservatives, antioxidants, flavour enhancers, and sweeteners Their main purpose is not to improve the nutritional properties of food but rather to enhance its taste, appearance, and shelf life

Ultra-processed food production used large quantities of land, water, energy, herbicides and fertilisers, causing environmental degradation from greenhouse gas emissions and accumulation of packaging waste.