Scientists warning as these foods increase risk of death [Video]

Ultra-processed foods: What is the effect on your health?

The famous saying goes, “you are what you eat” and this is true to an extent, with certain foods known to have health-boosting properties. For this reason, many health bodies such as the NHS recommend eating a healthy, balanced diet to ward off a number of dangerous complications.

The Mediterranean diet is also widely cited as one of the best diets you can follow for its health benefits. This includes eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and whole grains.

But while some foods are good for your health, others can have the opposite effect.

New research has named a specific type of food that could raise your risk of dying sooner.

According to a study of more than 500,000 people, eating ultra-processed foods increases your chances of dying sooner by 10 percent.

Scientists linked the consumption of ultra-processed food to dying earlier (Image: Getty Images)

The findings, which were presented …