Consuming high amounts of
ultra-processed foods, such as chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged
snacks, may significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems,
including heart attacks and strokes.
A
major U.S. study found that individuals who ate about nine servings of these
foods daily had a 67 per cent higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death
from heart disease compared to those who consumed roughly one serving per day.
The association was even stronger among Black Americans than in other racial
groups.
Presented
at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session, the study
found that each additional daily serving of ultra-processed food increased the