Ultra-processed foods
(UPFs) have become a staple in modern diets, yet their health risks are
alarming. These mass-produced, packaged products—like chips, candy, and
sugary drinks—are engineered to be addictive, making them hard to resist. Studies have linked UPFs to obesity, diabetes, heart disease,
and even early mortality. Despite these risks, most dietary programs
focus on weight loss or general nutrition rather than specifically
targeting UPFs.
Recognizing this gap, researchers from Drexel University’s College of
Arts and Sciences developed a groundbreaking intervention to help
individuals cut back on UPFs. Their study, recently published in Obesity and Science Practice,
revealed that participants successfully reduced their UPF intake by
nearly 50% in just eight weeks. But what made this program so effective?...<<<Read More>>>....
