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Ultra-Processed Foods: Evolving Definitions
Ultra-processed foods are frequently discussed as a category to avoid, yet definitions and applications continue to evolve. The NOVA classification system has driven much of the conversation, but research increasingly emphasizes context, frequency, and overall dietary patterns rather than strict exclusion. Many ultra-processed foods contribute convenience, affordability, and accessibility, complicating simple narratives. For fitness professionals,…
Ultra-processed foods linked to accelerated aging, study finds
A healthy diet can help us age well. A diet rich in heavily processed foods? Not so much. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed a concerning connection between consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and signs of accelerated biological aging. Scientists at Italy’s IRCCS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurological Institute discovered…
Chewing Less, Gaining More: A Weight Gain Effect of Ultra-Processed Food
Here is some concerning news: more than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods and previous research has demonstrated that if you eat a diet based largely on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you are likely to consume far more calories than you would eating fewer of them–and not even notice…
Eating ultra-processed foods is tied to over three dozen health problems
Wondering if that junk food is REALLY having an effect? Find out why ultra-processed foods are so bad for you.
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