In this photo illustration, a bowl of General Mills' Lucky Charms cereal is displayed on April 18, 2022 in San Anselmo, California. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of hundreds of people who became ill after eating Lucky Charms cereal and experienced symptoms of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
(NewsNation) — Extremely and highly processed foods may increase the risk of stroke and brain health, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.
The researchers found that a 10% increase in intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment, while eating more unprocessed and minimally processed foods was associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to the article.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, examples of ultra-processed foods include chicken nuggets, frozen meals, hot dogs, packaged soups, popcorn and sugary breakfast cereals.
Beyond brain health, the Cleveland Clinic warns that the added sugar, fat, and salt in ultra-processed foods also increase the risk of diseases like heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
