{"id":107200,"date":"2024-09-26T10:36:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T03:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107200"},"modified":"2024-09-26T10:36:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T03:36:39","slug":"the-health-impact-of-ultra-processed-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107200","title":{"rendered":"The health impact of ultra-processed foods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen it comes to dieting, ultra-processed foods are often associated with having a negative impact on our health.The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsDr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains what you should avoid eating.&#8221;Ultra-processed foods are foods that go through a lot of industrial processing. They often contain additives, preservatives and artificial ingredients you wouldn&#8217;t normally use in a home kitchen. Examples include sugary cereals, soda, chips and frozen pizzas,&#8221; Achrekar said. &#8220;They&#8217;re designed to be cheap and very tasty, and that&#8217;s why they&#8217;re so common.&#8221;Achrekar also said this type of food makes up about 60% of the average American diet. For children and teenagers, that percentage is even higher, at about 66% of consumption.It is important to understand the underlying health risks associated with these processed foods. Achrekar said research is still ongoing in regard to this topic.&#8221;Many studies suggest that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods is linked to health problems like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even depression,&#8221; Achrekar said. &#8220;These foods tend to be high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, but low in nutrients like fiber and protein.&#8221;One key you can focus on is eating more whole foods. Those include fresh fruits, vegetables and meals made from scratch.Follow Achrekar on Facebook and Instagram.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>When it comes to dieting, ultra-processed foods are often associated with having a negative impact on our health.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The latest health news: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koat.com\/health\"><em><u>Health Beat on Action 7 News<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- article\/blocks\/side-floater --><\/p>\n<p><!-- article\/blocks\/side-floater --><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains what you should avoid eating.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ultra-processed foods are foods that go through a lot of industrial processing. They often contain additives, preservatives and artificial ingredients you wouldn&#8217;t normally use in a home kitchen. Examples include sugary cereals, soda, chips and frozen pizzas,&#8221; Achrekar said. &#8220;They&#8217;re designed to be cheap and very tasty, and that&#8217;s why they&#8217;re so common.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Achrekar also said this type of food makes up about 60% of the average American diet. For children and teenagers, that percentage is even higher, at about 66% of consumption.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to understand the underlying health risks associated with these processed foods. Achrekar said research is still ongoing in regard to this topic.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many studies suggest that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods is linked to health problems like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even depression,&#8221; Achrekar said. &#8220;These foods tend to be high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, but low in nutrients like fiber and protein.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One key you can focus on is eating more whole foods. 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