Processed Foods

Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Tricking Us To Eat More

Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Tricking Us To Eat More

Processed Foods, Unhealthy Foods /

Why do we overindulge in chips, cereals, cakes, puddings, and other highly processed foods, even when we know it is unhealthy? Emerging research suggests that it might be caused by industrial procedures that “predigest” raw food ingredients, resulting in ultra-processed foods that evade the body’s fullness cues. This means that we are consuming food that […]

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Processed Foods

The Lurking Chemicals In Processed Foods

Editor's Blog, Fast Foods, Food Toxicity, Processed Foods, Unhealthy Foods /

One hidden hazard in our daily diet is PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, which are especially prevalent in processed foods. Recent research highlights a troubling connection between the consumption of everyday items like butter and processed meat and the increased levels of toxic Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our blood over time. (Seshasayee et al.,

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