To stay healthy, limit your consumption of ultraprocessed foods


By AGENCY
Pastries and cupcakes are irresistible for dessert lovers but they are not exactly good for health. — Filepic

There is a growing body of evidence that shows ultraprocessed foods are not only unhealthy but increase the risk of cancers.

The term ultraprocessed food was created as a way to categorise food, known at the NOVA classification.

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