UltraProcessed

Moms Eating Ultra-Processed Food Raises Kids’ Obesity Risk

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Oct. 7, 2022 – Moms who consume ultra-processed food during pregnancy may contribute to their children being obese or overweight in childhood and adolescence, a new study suggests.  Among the 19,958 mother-child pairs studied, 12.4% of children developed obesity or overweight in the full study group, and the children of those mothers who ate the … Read more

Diets Heavy in ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Could Harm the Brain

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By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in protein and fiber. Sodas, salty and sugary snacks and desserts, … Read more