High ultra-processed food diets linked to 47% higher cardiovascular disease risk

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially modified products loaded with added fats, sugars, starches, salts and chemical additives like emulsifiers. From sodas to snacks and processed meats, these foods are stripped of natural nutrients. UPFs introduce many ingredients that our bodies have never encountered. In the United States today, UPFs make up nearly 60% of adults’ and 70% of children’s diets.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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