Day: February 27, 2025

Cancer is a daunting word, but one we hear all too often today. While many factors cancontribute to its prevention—such as avoiding alcohol and smoking or increasing fiber intakeand exercise—there’s one underlying factor common to many of these risk factors:inflammation. Inflammation plays a central role in the progression of most chronic conditions, such asobesity and diabetes, both of which are known risk factors for many cancers. One of thebiggest drivers of chronic inflammation in modern society is the widespread consumption ofultra-processed foods. But what exactly are ultra-processed foods? Think of…