ITV's Dr Hilary Jones issues warning to Brits over popular diet

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Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning regarding the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).The TV doctor, known for appearances on shows including Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, is encouraging Brits to reduce their reliance on UPFs now to help to improve their health in the future.

According to a study by Gousto, 60 per cent of Brits are unaware of the long-term impacts that these foods can have. In turn, by 2055 it’s projected that excessive consumption of UPFs and a lack of fresh, nutritious ingredients could see an increase in type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and intra-abdominal fat as well as anxiety and depression. “There's a lot of momentum building now after several decades of us relying more on ultra processed foods, and I think it's becoming clearer and clearer with every bit of evidence that's published,” Dr Hilary told OK!. “We now know that the average person is consuming 60% of their calories from ultra-processed foods.

I think people are thinking, wow, that's far too much, and, of course, it coincides with obesity rates and all the things that come with obesity, like heart disease and diabetes.” While UPFs may be enticing thanks to their convenience, as well as their appealing taste, it’s important that we know the implications that excessive intake could have on our bodies in the future. “One of the most comprehensive meta-analyses that has been published recently was in the British Medical Journal in February.

It looked at studies that included over 10 million people when you put it all together, and it described 32 adverse health conditions, which included an increase in all causes of mortality - so increased death rates from everything,” Dr Hilary revealed.