Study shows: Ultra-processed foods increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease - which you should avoid. Ultra-highly processed products consist predominantly of oils, fats, starch and sugar.
Additives such as emulsifiers or flavors are also often added. Examples include industrially produced cakes, ready-made pizza, energy drinks or sweets. The traditional Mediterranean diet, in which unprocessed food make up the majority of the diet, is considered extremely healthy. Sweets and fast food, on the other hand, are very rarely served.