Ultra-processed foods increase the risk of death

They taste so good, but eating them frequently leads to a higher chance of having your life cut short, according to research. — TNS

Low in nutrition and high in calories, ultra-processed foods account for 57% of adult diets in the United States.

A study published in The BMJ on May 8 (2024) associated these snacks, drinks and ready meals with an increased risk of death by any cause.