Eating highly processed foods like chips, candy and fast food is an American way of life. Ultra-processed foods make up an estimated 73% of the US food supply, according to a recent study, and the average American adult gets more than 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. But our American way of life … Read more
Researchers followed more than 10,000 adults as they aged to see how diet relates to mental sharpness. They found people who regularly ate ultra-processed foods had an increased risk of cognitive decline. Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of total calories consumed by Americans. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
Ultra-processed foods might make our lives easier and taste delicious, but they might have detrimental impacts down the line — possibly leading to dementia. A new study published in JAMA Neurology on Monday found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is … Read more
Is your diet ultra-processed? In many households, ultra-processed foods are mainstays at the kitchen table. They include products that you may not even think of as junk food such as breakfast cereals, muffins, snack bars and sweetened yogurts. Soft drinks and energy drinks count, too. These foods represent an increasingly large share of the world’s … Read more
They discovered that substituting ultra-processed foods with healthy foods such as fresh fruit was associated with a 19% decreased incidence of dementia. The study also found that replacing these foods with healthier options can lower your risk of dementia. According to recent research published in the journal Neurology, those who consume the highest amounts of … Read more