Nutri-score: favor A or B
In recent decades, eating habits have shifted from diets rich in fresh and minimally processed foods to the consumption of ultra-processed foods, of lower nutritional quality (more salt, sugar, fats, less fiber, vitamins, minerals) and richer in additives. “These accelerated dietary changes have been linked to the global emergence of diet-related non-communicable diseases,” says IARC. In particular, they are suspected of promoting the occurrence of cancer.
However, there is no fatality. And it is not forbidden to consume these products… but it should be done in small doses. According to scientists, “replacing 10% of processed foods with an equal amount of minimally processed foods is associated with reduced overall cancer risk. And more specifically head and neck cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and post-menopausal breast cancer. »
Note: To find your way around more easily, know that around 80% of ultra-processed foods are classified C, D or E on the Nutri-Score. Therefore, favor foods classified A or B.
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