The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods in the American Diet
TL;DR
The article discusses the historical context of food processing, highlighting that while humans have been altering food for thousands of years, the health impacts of modern ultra-processed foods remain unclear. The process of nixtamalisation, used by ancient Mesoamericans, is an example of traditional food processing that enhanced nutritional value, contrasting with today's concerns over ultra-processed foods.
- Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you The Economist
- They’re up to 70% of the American diet. But the US has no policy on ultraprocessed foods CNN International
- Dangerous ultra-processed foods are linked to more than 30 health conditions. Here’s how to identify and avoid them Fortune
- The food linked to over 30 different health issues - including cancer and diabetes Surrey Live
- Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks News-Medical.Net
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