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Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods Improves Metabolic Health in Older Adults
A growing body of research links the high consumption of ultra-processed foods – those made with ingredients rarely found in a typical kitchen, such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, colorings, and preservatives – too poorer health outcomes. These foods are prevalent in packaged snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and some processed meats. A recent study investigated the effects of reducing these foods in the diets of older adults.
In the United States, ultra-processed foods now account for more than half of the average daily calorie intake CDC. This statistic prompted researchers to examine what happens when older adults realistically decrease their consumption of these foods.
The study,
