Confusion over ultra-processed food labelling- study
Confusion arises over the effectiveness of the current ‘traffic-light’ system for labelling ultra-processed foods, as experts argue that it may not provide sufficient information for consumers. While many ultra-processed foods are clearly unhealthy, some may fall into the ‘healthy’ green category, leading to potential confusion for consumers. The link between ultra-processed foods and health outcomes such as obesity and heart disease is still not fully understood, with experts calling for more research in this area.
The Science Behind Overeating Ultraprocessed Foods
Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings, and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be healthy? According to emerging science, it may be due to manufacturing processes that “predigest” raw food ingredients — creating ultraprocessed…
The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Are you addicted to ultra-processed food? Nutritionist Rob Hobson warns about the health risks hidden in our kitchen presses Convenient, often cheap and sometimes seen as the healthy option, ultra-processed foods are eaten by most of us on a daily…
Debate Over Ultra-Processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic of discussion in recent months, sparked by the release of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken’s book, ‘Ultra-Processed People.’ These foods, characterized by their commercial manufacturing and inclusion of ingredients…
The Shocking Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
As a nutritionist, I’ve always prided myself on eating a balanced diet. But when health warnings about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) started to reach the mainstream, I was shocked to learn even I was unwittingly consuming more UPFs than I thought…