Are 'Healthy' Foods Secretly Dangerous?

Many supermarket products allure us with clever labels sporting the word 'healthy', yet experts are now cautioning against these seemingly wholesome products. What's labeled as healthy may not always be so.

An Australian scientific study uncovered a range of foods sold under health-promising labels that are actually marked as 'silent killers' due to the hazardous and carcinogenic substances they contain.

The researchers examined whole grain bread, low-fat yogurt, and protein bars. Despite their perception as healthier alternatives to products like white flour, they might increase the risk of deadly conditions such as heart attacks and high blood pressure. The study involved 10,000 women aged between 46 and 55 and was conducted over 15 years.

Anushria Phant, a researcher from the University of Sydney, shared at a European Cardiology Congress in Amsterdam, "Processed foods tend to be low in fiber, rich in salt and sugars, with additional substances intended to keep the food fresh. Many foods advertised as 'healthy', particularly for their low calorie content, often have high salt levels," Phant stated. "Previous studies link highly processed foods with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer."

Phant further cautioned women, especially British ones, given their potentially poorer diet quality compared to women in other cultures.