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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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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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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 Junk Food Adversely Affects Mental Well-Being: Economic Survey
People who rarely consume ultra-processed or packaged junk food have better mental well-being than those who regularly do so, stated the pre-budget Economic Survey on Friday citing the findings of a study.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Might Be Speeding Up Your Body's Ageing - Here's How To Avoid These Risky Foods
Spotting ultra-processed foods in your pantry and understanding their impact can be a game-changer for your health and well-being.
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Paratha, Samosa And Sugary Foods Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk In Indians, Says ICMR Study
Researchers recommend a 'low-AGE' diet with leafy greens, fish, and brown rice to lower diabetes risk.
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"Samosas, Chips": ICMR Report Reveals Foods Triggering India's Diabetes Epidemic
To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.
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"Deceptive" Ultra-Processed Food Ads In India Fuel Obesity, Diabetes: Report
The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.
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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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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Ultra-Processed Junk Food Adversely Affects Mental Well-Being: Economic Survey
People who rarely consume ultra-processed or packaged junk food have better mental well-being than those who regularly do so, stated the pre-budget Economic Survey on Friday citing the findings of a study.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Might Be Speeding Up Your Body's Ageing - Here's How To Avoid These Risky Foods
Spotting ultra-processed foods in your pantry and understanding their impact can be a game-changer for your health and well-being.
-
Paratha, Samosa And Sugary Foods Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk In Indians, Says ICMR Study
Researchers recommend a 'low-AGE' diet with leafy greens, fish, and brown rice to lower diabetes risk.
-
"Samosas, Chips": ICMR Report Reveals Foods Triggering India's Diabetes Epidemic
To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.
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"Deceptive" Ultra-Processed Food Ads In India Fuel Obesity, Diabetes: Report
The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.
