7 Ultra-Processed Foods To Avoid

Healthshots By Aayushi Gupta Published Mar 2, 2024

Ultra-processed foods have become a part of our lives. But while they are convenient and tasty, these foods can have detrimental effects on your health. Here are 7 ultra-processed foods you should avoid.

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Soft Drinks

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Loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners, soft drinks provide empty calories and contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental problems and many other health problems.

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Instant Noodles

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High in sodium, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, instant noodles offer little nutritional value and may increase the risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome.

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Packaged Snack Foods

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Chips, crackers, and other packaged snacks are often high in refined carbohydrates, unhealthy fats, and additives, leading to weight gain, inflammation, and digestive issues.

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Burgers

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Fast food burgers are typically made with processed meats, refined grains, and excessive amounts of salt and unhealthy fats, increasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, and certain cancers.

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Breakfast Cereals

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Many breakfast cereals are heavily processed and packed with sugar, lacking essential nutrients and fibre while spiking blood sugar levels and promoting overeating.

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Frozen Pizza

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Frozen pizzas often contain refined flour, processed meats, and high levels of sodium and saturated fats, contributing to weight gain, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

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Candy

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Loaded with refined sugar, artificial colours, and preservatives, candies offer little nutritional value and can lead to tooth decay, insulin resistance, and obesity when consumed in excess.

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Eating ultra-processed foods can increase your risk of developing cancer

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7 Ultra-Processed Foods To Avoid

Ultra-processed foods have become a part of our lives. But while they are convenient and tasty, these foods can have detrimental effects on your health. Here are 7 ultra-processed foods you should avoid.

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Why are ultra-processed foods harmful?

Why are ultra-processed foods harmful?

Soft Drinks

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Loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners, soft drinks provide empty calories and contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental problems and many other health problems.

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Instant Noodles

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High in sodium, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, instant noodles offer little nutritional value and may increase the risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome.

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Packaged Snack Foods

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Chips, crackers, and other packaged snacks are often high in refined carbohydrates, unhealthy fats, and additives, leading to weight gain, inflammation, and digestive issues.

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Burgers

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Fast food burgers are typically made with processed meats, refined grains, and excessive amounts of salt and unhealthy fats, increasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, and certain cancers.

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Breakfast Cereals

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Many breakfast cereals are heavily processed and packed with sugar, lacking essential nutrients and fibre while spiking blood sugar levels and promoting overeating.

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Frozen Pizza

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Frozen pizzas often contain refined flour, processed meats, and high levels of sodium and saturated fats, contributing to weight gain, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.

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Candy

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Loaded with refined sugar, artificial colours, and preservatives, candies offer little nutritional value and can lead to tooth decay, insulin resistance, and obesity when consumed in excess.

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Eating ultra-processed foods can increase your risk of developing cancer

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