Ultraprocessed food could raise Type 2 diabetes risk: study [Video]

Can you tell what ingredients went into your lunch today? Whether or not you can easily identify the contents of your meal may affect your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Packaged foods, soda, chips, hot dogs, chicken nuggets and ice cream all fall under the category of ultraprocessed foods, which can include dozens of synthetic additives such as preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial dyes. And the report shows these foods can have a big impact on health.

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Researchers analyzed the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the development of Type 2 diabetes in more than 300,000 people from eight European countries for an average of 10.9 years, according to the study published Monday in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.

For every 10 per cent increase in the amount of a person’s diet made up of ultraprocessed foods, …