How Cheat Days Can Erase All of Your Healthy Gains

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In This Week’s Edition

We explore three fascinating topics, each shedding light on how our bodies and minds work, guiding you toward a healthier life.

1. Incorporating Even a Small Amount of Ultra-Processed Foods into a Healthy Diet Raises Risk of Stroke 🍟

2. Should You Measure Exercise in Steps Or Minutes? 🏃

3. How the Western Diet Sparks Inflammation and Fuels Chronic Conditions ⚠️

Incorporating Even a Small Amount of Ultra-Processed Foods into a Healthy Diet Raises Risk of Stroke 🍟

A new study has found that consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and stroke, even for individuals following a Mediterranean, DASH, or MIND diet.

So, the next time you indulge in a cheat day, remember that even a little splurge in ultra-processed foods can derail your healthy eating plans quicker than you think.

Key Points ✨

The study analyzed data on 30,000 people that were followed for over 20 years. Researchers determined that the risk of stroke and cognitive decline was significantly higher for people who added even small quantities of ultra-processed foods to their “healthy” diets.

So, what is it about ultra-processed foods that undermines the benefits of a healthy diet?