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New Delhi: Many nutrients are needed to keep the body healthy. You can include fruits, vegetables and whole grains in this. Apart from this, consumption of nuts and sprouted grains also keeps the body healthy, but nowadays a lot of carelessness is being seen in irregular routine and eating habits. Most people consume processed food as well as ultra-processed food in their daily diet, which is very harmful for health. Dr. Sugita Mutreja, a dietician at Arogya Aahaar and Nutrition Clinic, gives us detailed information about ultra-processed food here. Know what harm is caused to the body by its consumption.
Know what is ultra processed food
Ultra-processed foods are foods that are ready-to-use. Such foods are high in sugar and fat as well as salt. Ice cream, sauce, biscuits or instant soup etc. come under the category of ultra processed food. If these are consumed in large quantities then the body weight increases significantly. Their continuous consumption should be avoided.
Harm to health due to ultra processed food
Excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of heart diseases. Apart from this, diabetic patients should also not consume it because it increases the blood sugar level in the body. It also contains a lot of salt and due to this there is a possibility of increase in blood pressure. Soups, sauces, ice cream etc. are high in calories. Apart from increasing obesity, they also increase digestive problems. Problems like indigestion, gas and constipation also spoil the quality of sleep.