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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Popular breakfast option linked to higher risk of cancer... and it's not bacon or sausages
Bacon and sausages are often vilified as dangerous breakfast foods, with ties to devastating diseases like cancer. However, another popular choice, cereal, may be no better. Sugary cereals are a breakfast staple in millions of homes, but these products can be full of additives such as dyes, sweeteners, thickeners and preservatives designed to extend shelf life and improve taste, making them ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs have been linked to rising rates of obesity and diabetes, and more recent research has found links to cancer and dementia. The sugary cereals that fall under the wide UPF umbrella are often advertised as being part of a balanced breakfast, and their fun shapes and bright colors make them popular among children. According to new CDC findings, 55 percent of daily calories consumed by both kids and adults in the US come from UPFs, and children and teens got about two-thirds of their calories from these foods from 2021 to 2023. The links between UPF-heavy diets and cancers have become more solid in recent years amid new interest in the roles they play in the rising rates of chronic illnesses in America, as well as the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again initiative. In a recent study, UK researchers found that all UPFs, not just processed meats, are linked to cancer. For every 10 percent increase in UPF consumption, the risk of cancer rises by 12 percent. The strongest link researchers found was between all UPFs, including sugary cereals, and breast cancer. The study's online design helped them track over 100,000 French adults for years. They were participants of the NutriNet-Santé study launched in 2009. People ranged in age from 18 to 72, with an average age of about 43. They logged surveys about their diet, lifestyle, and general health every six months for up to eight years. The study, published in the BMJ, asked participants to record everything they ate and drank on three random days over 24 hours. The random days chosen were spread out over two weeks so that researchers could get a clearer picture of their regular eating habits. They repeated this process every six months for the duration of their time in the study, which ranged from a few years to up to eight years. They considered UPFs to include mass-produced items like packaged bread, breakfast cereals, snacks, candy, sodas, chicken nuggets, instant noodles, frozen meals, and ready-to-eat foods. They found that sugary cereals and starchy foods made up 16 percent of the UPFs found in people's diets. Other top sources included sugary products (26 percent), such as candies and desserts, followed by sugary drinks (20 percent), including sodas. Processed fruits and vegetables, such as canned peaches or peas with seasonings in a microwavable pouch, made up 15 percent of the UPFs people ate. These products often contain additives, like artificial flavors, colors, and sweeteners, and are made using industrial methods such as hydrogenation, extrusion, or deep-frying. They're designed to mimic real food but typically include ingredients not used in home cooking, such as modified starches, protein isolates, and preservatives. Throughout the study, more than 2,200 people reported a new cancer diagnosis. Researchers followed up by looking at medical records, hospital reports, speaking to their doctors, and convening an expert committee to review and verify the reports. Of the cancers reported, 739 cases were breast cancers, including 264 premenopausal and 475 postmenopausal; 281 were prostate cancers, and 153 were colorectal cancers. In addition to raising the overall risk of cancer by 12 percent, for every 10 percent increase in UPF consumption, the risk of breast cancer grew by 11 percent. 'No association was statistically significant for prostate and colorectal cancers,' the researchers said, but added that they also found a 'borderline non-significant trend' of higher colorectal cancer risk the more a person's diet was made up of UPFs. Sugary cereals and other UPFs typically contain a laundry list of ingredients that have public health experts and officials concerned. Emulsifiers, the additives that give milkshakes, sauces, and processed meats their smooth texture, are a major culprit. These have been tied to an increased risk of colon cancer, as they may damage the protective barriers in the intestines, leading to inflammation. The CDC found that kids and teens have diets primarily made up of UPFs Kids aged 6 to 11 are consuming the most ultra-processed foods, with 65 percent of their daily calories coming from these products. That number drops slightly to 63 percent for adolescents aged 12 to 18, and to 56 percent for kids under six. As for adults, those between 19 and 39 are the biggest consumers, getting 54 percent of their calories from ultra-processed foods. The number drops slightly to 53 percent for adults aged 40 to 59, and a bit further to 52 percent for those over 60. Recent studies suggest ultra-processed foods could be linked to over 120,000 early deaths in the US, a number higher than that of top killers like fentanyl.
The Independent
24 minutes ago
- The Independent
Jofra Archer stars as Southern Brave cruise past Birmingham Phoenix in Hundred
Jofra Archer claimed two for 16 to lead Southern Brave to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred. Phoenix were limited to 106 for seven, with New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell adding to Archer's effort with three for 10, while the highlight for the visitors came via Joe Clarke's 36. Phoenix were undone by a fine display of attacking bowling as Brave ripped into them with England stars Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone all falling in quick succession. James Vince then hit 41 from 30 balls, part of a 75-run opening stand with Leus du Plooy, as the home side delivered a dominant display. Former England opener Jason Roy hit 18 as Du Plooy finished with an unbeaten 48, seeing Brave to their target with 19 balls to spare. Victory in Southampton was enough to move them joint top of the early table with two wins from two, with Phoenix still awaiting a first success of the season. Brave completed a double over Phoenix after a 15-run victory earlier in the women's Hundred thanks to Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 59 and fine all-round work from Sophie Devine. England batter Wyatt-Hodge hit eight fours while Devine made 27 and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt registered 28 as Brave set the visitors a target of 140. Phoenix captain Ellyse Perry put on stands of 36 with Sterre Kalis – who herself chipped in with 44 – and 37 with Amy Jones. England seamer Lauren Bell took three for 17 and New Zealand all-rounder Devine was also crucial to thwarting Phoenix's chase, taking Perry for 26 as a strong position for Phoenix in which they required 45 from 30 balls slipped away. Devine caught Jones for 20 before Ailsa Lister and Megan Schutt also went as Phoenix's lower order collapsed from from 95 for four to 124 all out, giving Brave their second win from as many matches. Northern Superchargers also have two wins from two in the women's competition after 18-year-old Davina Perrin hit an unbeaten 72 from 40 balls to inspire an eight-wicket triumph over Trent Rockets. Perrin's knock was her first half-century in the Hundred and set up a comfortable chase as Superchargers clinched victory with 21 balls to spare. Rockets were five for three after 18 balls before Ash Gardner made a spirited resistance, racking up 61 from 32 but Rockets were ultimately able to post only a disappointing 128. Phoebe Litchfield struck 22 from 10 balls in support of Perrin before Annabel Sutherland (18) finished things off by reverse-sweeping through the off-side.
The Independent
24 minutes ago
- The Independent
Liverpool manager Arne Slot responds after Crystal Palace fans disrupt tribute for Diogo Jota at Wembley
Arne Slot has defended the Crystal Palace supporters who disturbed a moment's silence for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday. The brothers died on 3 July in a car accident in Zamora, Spain after a suspected tyre blowout. The tragedy occurred only 11 days after Jota, a 28-year-old father of three, had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso. While the majority of Palace fans stood and respectfully observed the silence, a small group could be heard chanting 'Eagles'. Other Palace supporters urged them to be quiet and Liverpool fans at the other end of the stadium booed, before the referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the tribute. But Slot suggested the Palace fans involved may not have been aware that the silence was taking place. "I don't think this was planned,' Slot said. 'Maybe the fan was not aware of the minute's silence and was happy and tried to cheer for his team, then the Palace fans tried to calm him down and our fans reacted. I don't think they had a bad intention. 'I'm a positive person. I look at the respect paid to Diogo and Andre across the world.' Liverpool continued their preparations for the new campaign while mourning the death of their Portuguese forward. Their first game of the summer was an emotional win over Preston North End where fans chanted Jota's name throughout. There was also a moving performance of You'll Never Walk Alone by Claudia Rose Maguire, wife of former Preston player Sean Maguire, before kick-off. At Wembley, Liverpool fans waved a banner displaying Jota holding the Premier League trophy with his shirt number, 20, which has since been retired by the club. Ahead of the Community Shield, Slot had told the FA website: 'This summer has been a difficult for everybody connected with the club,' said Slot. 'The passing of Diogo Jota had a big impact on all of us and is something that we are still coming to terms with. We cannot imagine the pain that Diogo's family, his wife, children and friends are going through, and the club will continue to give them all the support they can going forward. 'Diogo's passing has had a big impact on us all, but what has been so important has been the love and care shown from the football world, and in particular of course the Liverpool FC community. 'I also want to mention the strength and the courage of my players here. They have found themselves in one of the toughest positions imaginable, but the way they have come together and the way they have conducted themselves, on and off the pitch, is a credit to them and to this football club. We really couldn't have asked more of the boys, and I am extremely proud of them all. 'We will always carry Diogo with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go.'
