Food plays an important role in human health and well-being.
It can also have an impact on a person's life expectancy.
How does diet affect life expectancy
Nutritionists recommend that people eat a healthy, balanced diet, as this helps prevent a number of dangerous diseases.
Specific foods may increase your risk of early death, according to a new study.
According to a study, ultra-processed foods increase the risk of early death by 10%.
The study involved more than 500,000 people and lasted more than 30 years.
The study found that older adults were more likely to die if they consumed large amounts of ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods in the diet increase the risks of cardiovascular disease, as well as type 2 diabetes.
However, the researchers did not find any association between mortality and cancer.
The fact is that ultra-processed foods contain many additives that people do not eat in homemade food.
For example, sweeteners, dyes, preservatives, flavors, emulsifiers.
This type of food includes chips, burgers, frozen pizza, sausages, and spreads.
And also sweets - cookies, pastries, cakes, ice cream, candies.
Scientists have linked ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of blood pressure disorders, as well as cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Previously, we told you what foods are rich in the mineral magnesium.
