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Ultra-processed foods spike insulin despite matching nutrients
Original: Ultra-processed foods spike insulin despite same nutrients
A new report indicates that ultra-processed foods cause sharper insulin spikes than less processed foods, even when their nutrient content is identical. The finding suggests that the degree of processing itself, not just fat, sugar or calorie levels, affects metabolic response, adding weight to concerns about ultra-processed products in everyday diets.
Why now: Growing public and scientific debate about the health effects of ultra-processed foods
Evidence
- Ultra-processed foods spike insulin despite same nutrients · Nutrition Insight
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