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Can ultra-processed foods be part of a healthy diet?

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Hippocratic Post

A new survey released by the British Nutrition Foundation shows that concern about ultra-processed foods has increased. But some ultra-processed foods can be part of a balanced diet and can help busy people get healthier meals on the table. The recent survey, which was carried out by YouGov, looked at British adults’ views on processed […]

School dinners using ultra-processed foods

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Hippocratic Post

Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals: School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity. British primary and secondary schoolchildren are getting the majority of their lunchtime calories from ‘ultra-processed’ foods, according to a study led by researchers at […]