Ultra Processed Food

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  Trump's Junk Food Remark Sparks Debate: Here's What Processed Foods Really Do To Your Body

  Processed foods are usually high in calories but low in fibre and protein. This means they don't keep you full for long, leading to overeating.

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  Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods To Cognitive Decline And Dementia Risk

  Researchers analysed diets and cognitive tests from 2,192 dementia-free adults. Higher ultra-processed food consumption was linked to worse attention performance, but not memory issues.

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  India Can Lead Global Probiotic Movement Using Traditional Diets, Says NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba

  New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India's rich heritage of fermented foods should be used to reverse the current shift toward ultra‑processed diets that threaten gut health and long‑term public health, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, said at a probiotic sy

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  High Intake Of Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Male Fertility: Study

  Researchers said until now no study has investigated the combined impact of both parents' ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption on the length of time it takes to conceive and early embryonic development.

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  That Biscuit With Morning Tea Is Dangerous for Your Health, Says London Doctor

  If you have two biscuits with tea, it can result in an insulin surge, followed by a glucose crash 60-90 minutes later and a glucose spike within 20-30 minutes

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  RFK Jr Questions Safety Of Sugary Coffee Drinks Sold By Starbucks And Dunkin'

  "We're gonna ask Dunkin' Doughnuts and Starbucks, show us the safety data that shows that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it. I don't think they're gonna be able to do it," said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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  Ultra-Processed Foods Tied To Slight Behaviour Shifts In Toddlers, Finds New Study

  A recent Canadian study found that toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods showed slightly higher behavioural and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity, by age five.

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  Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Shares Common Diet Red Flags To Avoid Unhealthy Eating Habits

  Understanding these red flags can help you avoid pitfalls and maintain a balanced relationship with food.

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  Treat Ultra-Processed Foods Like Cigarettes Not Food, Says Study; Tips To Reduce Consumption

  The study mentions that the food industry uses specific combinations of fat, sugar, salt, and flavour additives that create a reward in the brain that is much more powerful than anything found in nature.

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  From Obesity To Rising Healthcare Costs, Why India Needs An Urgent War On Junk Food

  The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.

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  School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study

  A new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar among adolescents.

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  San Francisco Sues Oreo, Coca-Cola, KitKat In First-Ever Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods

  The lawsuit links the rise of ultra-processed foods to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer.

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  Are Packaged Ready-To-Cook Snacks Unhealthy? Here's What Science Says

  A satisfying snack that extinguishes instant hunger can still pose serious health risks. Here is how packaged, ready-to-cook snacks are unhealthy and the health problems that can arise.

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  Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study

  India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.

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  Ultra-Processed Food Can Affect Your Sex Hormones, Lower Sperm Count: Study

  Eating foods high in sugar and salt can impact your reproductive health, and men need to be more careful. Here's why