Now scientists are really taking the biscuit: Even diets that are just 10% ultra-processed may raise risk of an early death, study warns

Eating ultra-processed foods can ‘substantially’ increase the risk of death for diabetics – even if they follow a healthy diet most of the time.

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) typically have more artificial ingredients than natural ones and are made from substances extracted from foods, such as fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats.

Processing refers to adding to or altering raw ingredients in order to make food safe to eat, increase shelf life or improve taste.

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