Ultra-processed foods linked to bowel cancer, cardiovascular disease and death

New research has found that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer and death. The research, published by The BMJ, adds to a growing number of studies linking highly processed foods with poor health. The authors of the studies say the findings present a clear need to limit the consumption of ultra-processed foods in order to improve public health globally. What is ultra-processed food? The term ‘processed food’ encompasses all food that has been altered in some way during preparation. This includes food that has been cooked, tinned, frozen, packaged, dried or changed