Studies link ultra-processed food to aging, colon cancer and non-communicable diseases

Recent research warns over half of US adults’ calorie consumption comes from ultra-processed foods (UPF). Other new papers have linked UPF with accelerated biological aging next to increased colorectal cancer and non-communicable diseases. 

UPF includes ice cream, chips, sausages, pre-packaged meals, breakfast cereals, mass-produced bread next to carbonated drinks, instant soups and energy drinks and bars.