Ultra-processed foods, like pop, hot dogs and candies, have been linked to a higher risk of stroke and cognitive decline, a new study says, warning about poor brain health outcomes from consuming greater amounts of such items. The U.S.-based research published Wednesday in the Neurology medical journal found that a 10 per cent increase in … Read more
Eating too much ultra-processed food such as crisps, burgers and ice cream may boost risk of memory problems and stroke, a study suggests. More than 30,000 people over the age of 45 were questioned about their food and drink habits. Their health records were then followed for an average of 11 years. The findings suggested … Read more
Recent scrutiny has fallen on Nestlé, the global food conglomerate, for adding sugar to its powdered baby food products, such as Cerelac, in lower-income countries like India, while omitting it in wealthier nations. This revelation has prompted the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to reevaluate its regulations on sugar in packaged foods. … Read more
Ultra-processed foods are shortening lives and worsening people’s health on at least 32 major health parameters, a new study has found. A review of hundreds of epidemiological studies published in the British Medical Journal on Wednesday has found that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes … Read more
Researchers have found direct associations between exposure to ultra-processed foods and 32 health parameters including mortality, cancer, and mental, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and metabolic ill health.The team of researchers from Australia, the US, France, and Ireland found convincing evidence that higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with around a 50 per cent increased risk of … Read more
Kellogg’s is stirring the pot with a quirky dinner idea to save money on food: cereal. But before you grab the milk, health experts are cautioning that this unconventional dinner choice might not be as whimsical for your health as it sounds. In a CNBC interview last week, Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick offered a tip to … Read more