Natural is Best

Avoid ultra-processed foods.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are foods containing ingredients that are significantly modified from their original form. They often contain additives like added sugar, highly refined oil, salt, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors as well.

Examples include:

• Snack cakes
• Fast food
• Frozen meals
• Packaged cookies
• Chips

UPFs are highly palatable, meaning they are easily overeaten, and activate reward-related regions in the brain, which can lead to excess calorie consumption and weight gain.

Studies show that diets high in ultra-processed food can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions

Category:

Health 

Oganisation:

BP Healthy Lifestyle Management

Writer:

Betty

Phone:

+27 78 142 6745

Your Country:

South Africa