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Do Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Cognitive Decline?

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Do Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Cognitive Decline? By Jill Horn The consumption of ultra-processed foods has long been associated with metabolic diseases such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type II diabetes. More recent studies have shed light on the connection between ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline, providing an enhanced understanding of the effects that highly processed …

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Why are Ultra-Processed Foods Bad for Us?

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Why are Ultra-Processed Foods Bad for Us? By Jill Horn Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods has been implicated in the epidemiology of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases, and has received increased attention from the medical community in recent years. Ultra-processed foods are typically very high in salt, sugar, and saturated …

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The Germs That Love Diet Soda

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The Germs That Love Diet Soda By Emeran A. Mayer, MD The Germs That Love Diet Soda is an excellent article in the New York Times by science writer Moises Velasquez-Manoff about the potential dangers associated with consuming processed foods.  While it cannot be emphasized enough that eating organic, fresh, fiber rich, low fat and low sugary …

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