A study published in the British Medical Journal finds people who consume high amounts of these foods have an increased risk of anxiety, depression, obesity, metabolic syndrome, certain cancers including colorectal cancer and premature death.
The data come from more than 9 million people who participated in dozens of studies, which researchers analyzed as part of umbrella review.
That makes sense. We’re eating delicious foods. Our bodies are wired to make healthy things delicious. But we’re not getting any nutrients despite satisfying our cravings and eating delicious food. It makes sense that it’d mess something up.