Yogurt flavored with fruit, packet granola, and store-bought juice may seem like healthy breakfasts, but if all these products are highly processed, they can increase the risk of serious heart problems.
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A study published in the European Heart Journal found that people who consumed the most preservatives (often added to UPFs to extend their shelf life) had up to a 29% higher risk of high blood pressure and up to a 22% higher risk of heart attack and stroke compared to those who consumed the least.
