ultra-processed foods

Opinion | Why demonising ultra-processed foods like Bernie Sanders is doing is not always helpful

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Opinion | Why demonising ultra-processed foods like Bernie Sanders is doing is not always helpful

Bernie Sanders, the curmudgeonly American politician, is always on a crusade. The Vermont senator’s latest campaign is to warn us all about ultra-processed foods (UPFs). This is now the generally accepted term for mass-produced foods. They typically include ingredients with long chemical names, sometimes with a number enclosed in brackets. These ingredients – preservatives, emulsifiers, … Read more

Expert’s eight reasons why ‘ultra-processed’ beans are ‘very good’ for us

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Expert’s eight reasons why ‘ultra-processed’ beans are ‘very good’ for us

Experts have weighed in on the health benefits of a beloved British staple, sharing eight reasons why it’s actually “very good” for us. Baked beans are a common sight in kitchen cupboards across the country as they’re relatively cheap and offer a quick meal that is both filling and simple to make. However, perhaps due … Read more

Food expert shares 17 ultra-processed foods ‘with better outcomes’

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Food expert shares 17 ultra-processed foods ‘with better outcomes’

Some ultra-processed foods can be healthy as one expert slammed the ‘demonisation’ around the food (Image: GETTY) Experts are pushing back against the “demonisation” of ultra-processed foods, highlighting some of the healthiest options within this often maligned food group. Ultra-processed foods have been under intense scrutiny, making headlines for their severe impact on our diet … Read more

Stopping these foods seven months ago dramatically changed me

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Stopping these foods seven months ago dramatically changed me

A new report published in the British Medical Journal links ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to an increased risk of 32 harmful health outcomes. But long before I read about that report, I decided at the start of 2024 to stop eating UPFs. I also cut out any foods with added sugar (like chocolate, cake or dessert). … Read more

Veganuary: how to go a month without meat, fish, eggs or dairy products, and overcome cravings – find motivation, enlist friends, go flexitarian if need be

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Veganuary: how to go a month without meat, fish, eggs or dairy products, and overcome cravings – find motivation, enlist friends, go flexitarian if need be

This reflects a wider picture: according to GlobalData, the number of consumers in the United States who call themselves vegan increased by 600 per cent in the three years after Veganuary’s launch. Two women enjoy a vegan mean. Veganuary, a challenge to avoid all animal products for a month, has had millions of participants since … Read more