Karnal, March 27 -- Kurukshetra Member of Parliament (MP) Naveen Jindal on Wednesday raised the issue regarding the serious health risks posed by refined seed oils and ultra-processed foods during the ongoing session in Lok Sabha.

Jindal said that there is a need for greater transparency, stricter regulations, and consumer awareness to ensure public health and well-being.

"Studies show that repeated refining processes destroy essential nutrients and introduces harmful trans fats, significantly increasing the risk of lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. These highly industrialised food products contain excessive preservatives, artificial additives, and unhealthy fats, contributing to rising health issues," he ...