Reducing the sodium in pre-packaged and prepared foods may prevent thousands of cases of heart disease, stroke and death, according to two new studies. The studies, published early Monday in the ...
A growing body of research suggests that what feels convenient on your plate today could have serious consequences for your heart tomorrow.
Excessive salt consumption in Nigeria is fuelling rising cases of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, prompting ...
We are constantly told to watch out for the health risks of eating ultra-processed food, but should you be worried every time ...
Ultra-processed foods are engineered for taste and convenience, not nutrition, often packing high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats into products that are stripped of fiber and essential ...
This week, I wrote about a new proposed definition for ultra-processed foods, which prompted excellent follow-up questions from readers. Many wanted to better understand why these products are ...
A new conceptual analysis argues that many ultra processed foods are designed to drive repeated consumption using strategies similar to those used by the tobacco industry. The authors describe how ...
Full Professor of the Public Nutrition Unit of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Universidad de Chile Phillip Baker has received funding from the Australian Research Council, Bloomberg ...