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High consumption of highly processed foods leads to increasing BMI and fat percentage in young children

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High consumption of highly processed foods leads to increasing BMI and fat percentage in young children

In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers investigated the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake, obesity, and metabolic indicators in preschool children in Chile. Study: Consumption of highly processed foods was associated with obesity but not with metabolic indicators in a prospective cohort study of Chilean preschool childrenPhoto credit: Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock.com background Childhood […]

Study shows: Eating foods containing erythritol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

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Study shows: Eating foods containing erythritol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

New research from the Cleveland Clinic shows that eating foods containing erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Results from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers show that erythritol increases the activity of platelets (a type of blood cell), which may increase the risk […]