Unveiling the Truth: The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
This week in Well+Being, the focus is on the potential shift in dietary guidelines to warn against consuming too many ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to various health issues. Additionally, a home remedy involving salt water gargling and nasal rinsing is explored as a potential way to ease COVID-19 symptoms. The article also discusses the changing frequency of menstrual cycles in women and offers tips for determining what is considered "normal." Lastly, the newsletter includes a section on finding joy, featuring stories about a runner's experience in the New York City Marathon, changes in Thanksgiving recipes, a recipe for skillet sweet potatoes, and the introduction of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog, Maverick.
- Fruit pouches, periods and a home remedy: The week in Well+Being The Washington Post
- General health warnings about ultra-processed foods are not enough The BMJ
- You can cast processed foods in a positive light (2) New Scientist
- Federal dietary guidelines could be updated to advise against ultra-processed food Deseret News
- How bad are ultra-processed foods? CNBC International
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