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What is ultra-processed food and is it bad for your health?
Atlas Biomed is a personalised health company, their mission is to combine DNA and microbiome technology with digital health data to inspire people into positive lifestyle change and lead them to a healthier future. Their blog is created by a team of doctors, researchers and experts dedicated to demystifying human health.
2022
Abstract
This blog post from Atlas Biomed provides a simple but balanced overview of food processing, including what makes a food ultra-processed and how it impacts our health. A summary of the NOVA food classification system is provided along with its pros and cons. Ultra -processed food has been linked to obesity and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but the article highlights that not all ultra-processed food need be shunned (think kimchi!)