It can also cause hormone changes linked to illnesses like diabetes Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters We often get a desire to reach for a bag of crisps or a protein bar when we get peckish, but what impact does these types of ultra-processed foods have on our bodies? There have been a lot campaigns urging children to avoid processed food recently and authors from the University of Liverpool and the University of Aberdeen have published a new article in the PLOS Medicine journal which shares their views on this discussion. While the authors acknowledged the "detrimental" impact foods that are high in saturated fat, salt or sugar have on our health, they said encouraging consumption of health-promoting foods, like fruits, vegetables and wholegrains would be more beneficial. They also raised concerns about a potential "social cost for many people with more limited resources" of removing convenient options and the possible negative mental health impacts on "those who worry about their health or live with eating disorders, particularly if social circumstances make avoiding UPFs difficult".
Eating ultra-processed foods in moderation is fine, but eating too much could negatively impact five key areas of our body. We have spoken to some experts who have explained what ultra-processed foods are, and.