Ultra-processed foods are industrially made products that often contain ingredients you wouldn’t use at home, such as artificial flavors, preservatives, and additives designed to enhance taste, texture, or shelf life. While convenient and affordable, research continues to link these foods to higher risks of obesity, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Experts say diets should include fewer ultra-processed foods, like snacks and frozen meals to soft drinks and replaced with whole, nutrient-rich options, which include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
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