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Many people have read or heard that ultra-processed foods have been linked to serious health conditions, including cancer and dementia. But what’s often missing from these conversations is clarity around which foods are considered ultra-processed. We asked dietitians to explain what ultra-processed foods are, what the research says about them, and where they should fit in your diet.
“Many ultra-processed foods are easy to recognize,” explains Jennifer Pallian, a registered dietitian and founder of Foodess. A few of the examples she lists include soft drinks, packaged sweet and savory snacks, candy, cakes, instant noodles, frozen…
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