What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Ultra Processed Food Every Day
The science is clear. Most Indians are eating these daily without realising the damage. Ultra processed food. You have probably heard this term recently. But what does it actually mean? And why are scientists and doctors becoming increasingly alarmed about it? Recent research shows that fructose in ultra-processed foods may drive disease, like metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity. But the damage goes much further than that. Let me explain what ultra processed food actually is — and what it is silently doing to your body every single day. What is Ultra Processed Food? Ultra processed food is any food that has been industrially manufactured using ingredients you would never find in a home kitchen — artificial flavours, colours, preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners and stabilisers. These are not just "unhealthy" foods. They are scientifically engineered products designed to be irresistible, shelf stable and cheap to produce. Common ultra processed foods in Ind...