Researchers noted that participants could lower this risk by substituting unprocessed or minimally processed foods (MPFs) — such as eggs, milk and fruit — or processed foods (PFs) — such as tinned fish, cheese, salted nuts, artisanal bread and preserved fruits and vegetables.

Specific foods were also associated with higher or lower risk. For example, a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats was associated with higher CVD, CHD and stroke risk. And high consumption of artificially-sweetened beverages was associated with greater CVD and CHD risk.

Ultra-processed foods have long held a bad reputation for having lots of calories, sugar, fat and salt — now, UK researchers have identified the four types most likely to lead to Type 2 diabetes. The highest-risk UPFs are savory snacks,

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The study suggests that the increased diabetes risk may be linked to what individuals consume in place of carbohydrates.