Dietitian warns ultra-processed foods linked to health risks, with a study finding high consumption shortens life by 10% mostly due to soda intake.

Dietitian Jinan Banna warns against ultra-processed foods due to their lack of nutritional value and high sugar and salt content, linked to health risks like dementia, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. A preliminary study found ultra-processed drinks, like soda, to be the top food consumed by those with high intake, shortening lifespans by over 10%. Banna advises using the 5/20 method to check food labels and recommends alternatives like tea, water, and coffee.

July 10, 2024
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