Ultraprocessed foods linked to cancer and early death

A link to cancer

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The World Health Organization has long associated processed and ultra processed meats with a higher risk of bowel cancer in both men and women.

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Consuming more Ultra Processed dairy foods, such as yogurt, was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in women. Some ultraprocessed foods are actually healthier, like whole-grain foods.

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A link to early death

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Why are ultra processed foods so bad for us?

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The effects of ultra processed foods are quite clear

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It's best to advise eating ultraprocessed foods in as small amounts as possible

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