18 Sep 2024 --- Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. At the same time, researchers discovered that people can lower this risk by consuming less processed foods instead. A new study analyzed UPF intake and health outcomes for 311,892 individuals from eight European countries over an average of 10.9 years. The UK-based researchers also identified UPF groups associated with the highest diabetes risk — savory snacks, animal-based products like processed meats, ready meals and sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened beverages.
