TWIW 168: Ultra-processed foods linked to cancer, cognitive decline and early death

This Week In Wellness two new large studies across two countries published in the BMJ have shown that ultra-processed foods were linked to an increased risk of heart disease, colo-rectal cancers in men and early death in both men and women whilst another study presented at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference has shown that just 20% of your diet coming from ultra-processed foods is linked to cognitive decline.

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/01/health/ultraprocessed-foods-cancer-early-death-wellness/index.html

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/01/health/ultraprocessed-food-dementia-study-wellness/index.html

https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2021-068921

https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2022-070688

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