Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death, according to a 30-year study — but different foods have different impacts.Ultraprocessed foods are those that contain ingredients “never or rarely used in kitchens, or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing,” according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Do we need to get rid of all ultraprocessed foods?Song wouldn’t necessarily advise a complete rejection of all ultraprocessed foods because it is a diverse category, he said.“Cereals, whole grain breads, for example, they are also considered ultraprocessed food, but they contain various beneficial nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals,” he said.