Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression

https://lemmy.world/post/8804875

Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression - Lemmy.World

What is an ultra-processed food? There needs to be some definition that is unambiguously applicable, otherwise this kind of study is worthless.

Diet was assessed using validated food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) every 4 years. We estimated UPF intake using the NOVA classification, which groups foods according to the degree of their processing. In secondary analyses, we classified UPF into their components, including ultraprocessed grain foods, sweet snacks, ready-to-eat meals, fats and sauces, ultraprocessed dairy products, savory snacks, processed meat, beverages, and artificial sweeteners.

“Bulking agent

Anti-bulking agent”

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Emulsifiers? Egg yolks are emulsifiers, but I guess the chicken is on the hook for the processing.

I recommend you read the details in the link rather than thinking adding eggs makes something ultra-processed. And which bulking agents and anti-bulking agents do you think wouldn’t qualify?