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Diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of chronic disease. Consider how to navigate ultra-processed foods in your diet, while supporting your overall health.

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular ...

Today I write about the Dietary Guideline Recommendation to “Limit highly processed foods, added sugars and refined ...

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