Research links ultraprocessed foods to heart disease, obesity

American Heart Association issues advisory on ultra-processed foods - Food Politics by Marion Nestle

The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued its long-awaited advisory on ultra-processed foods and heart health (and the CDC, just in time, says just about everyone consumes more than half their calories as UPFs). The AHA advisory is complicated, somewhat schizophrenic in my view. It says UPFs are bad for you but makes a big deal over how some UPFs are good for you. It does not seem helpful to make a big fuss over the few UPF foods that are …

Research links ultraprocessed foods to heart disease, obesity

New research reviewed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and published on August 10, shows links between ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and serious health risks. These foods, common in today’s diets, are often high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium. ALSO READ: Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk? The findings associate high ultraprocessed food consumption with increased rates of heart disease, obesity, di…