Ultraprocessed Foods Significantly Raise Heart Disease Risks.

In 2025, Maya K. Vadiveloo and a team from the American Heart Association reviewed studies on ultraprocessed foods like chips, sodas, and ready meals. They looked at how these foods, often high in fats, sugars, and salt, affect health in the US where 55% of calories come from them, rising to 62% in youth.

The findings show high ultraprocessed food intake links to 25-58% higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, obesity, diabetes, and 21-66% higher death rates.

Shift to whole foods over ultraprocessed snacks to protect your heart.