Consumption of this type of food is the cause of 57,000 deaths each year in Brazil, says a study
It’s worth starting this discussion by warning about this the dietary guide for the Brazilian population recommends avoiding the intake of ultra-processed foodsthis is because they can lead to problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, conducted by researchers from USP (University of São Paulo), Fiocruz, Unifesp (Federal University of São Paulo) and the Universidad de Santiago de Chile, revealed that there are about 57,000 premature deaths (aged 30 to 69) per year associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods, in Brazil alone. Comparatively, 45,000 homicide deaths were recorded during the same periodaccording to the Atlas of Violence.
To formulate this study, the researchers took into account all the diseases that can be caused by the high level of consumption of ultra-processed foods, which are diabetes, heart disease, cancer, among others.
What are ultra-processed?
ultra-processed foods they are the ones that have undergone greater industrial processing🇧🇷 Most have added sugars, sweeteners, colorants, emulsifiers, preservatives, flavors, among others.
The biggest “advantage” of ultra-processed products is that they are practical for intense daily activity. Such as snacks, crackers, instant noodles, among others. Although, the damage to health weighs much more than the practicality, as they have few nutrients and favor excessive consumption of calories.
See some examples of this type of food in the list below:
Instant noodles
It’s high in sodium, refined carbohydrates, and ready-made toppings have a lot of chemistry.
Sausages and processed meats
Such as sausage, sausage, bacon and the like. They are classified by the World Health Organization as carcinogens, occupying the same category as cigarettes.
frozen chips
Example: chicken nuggets and frozen french fries. They have a high fat content, are fried, high in calories and low in vitamins and minerals.
Filled biscuits
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They are high in hydrogenated fats, high in sugar, refined flour, and low in vitamins and minerals.
Alcohol-free drinks
They have a very high content of sugar, sodium and chemical dyes, in addition to mistreating the intestinal flora.
ready desserts
For example: ice cream pot, Miss Daisy Pie and the like. They also have a lot of sugar, hydrogenated fats and preservatives.
Margarine
They are made with hydrogenated vegetable fats, so they have many calories and zero nutrients needed by our body. It still contains artificial colors and preservatives.
Snacks and chips
Example: Ruffles, Doritos, Cheetos and more. They are high in sodium and hydrogenated fats, as well as being fried and affecting weight gain and mood swings.
Pizza, lasagna and frozen pasta
These ready-to-eat frozen foods are high in sodium and saturated fat, regardless of taste.
Loaf of bread
They are made with refined flours, sugar, refined oils and chemicals, nothing that is very good for our bodies. Examples: slices of bread and biscuits.
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