Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Raises Heart Disease Risk by Nearly 50%

Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise heart attack and stroke risk by nearly 50%. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are factory-made products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salt, and chemical additives such as emulsifiers. Items like soft drinks, packaged snacks, and processed meats fall into this category. During production, much of the original nutritional value is [...]