Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find

F oods in the typical British diet may increase the risk of deadly cardiovascular diseases, two new studies have found. In twin presentations to the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam, researchers revealed the consumption of ult,ra-processed food (UPF) such as cereals, fizzy drinks and fast food, significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Food campaigner Henry Dimbleby said the results should serve as a "wake-up call" for the UK. Britain is particularly bad for ultra-processed food. It is storing up problems for the future. If we do nothing,…