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Minimally-processed vs. ultra-processed foods: What’s the difference?

Minimally-processed vs. ultra-processed foods: What’s the difference?

As U.S. health officials race to address Americans’ consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a new study further reveals their potential implications for health. Diets that center minimally-processed foods offer more significant benefits for weight loss than diets that primarily consist of ultra-processed foods, a randomized crossover trial published in Nature Medicine concluded. But what exactly makes a processed food, ultra-processed? …

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More States Restrict SNAP Benefits on Processed Foods

More States Restrict SNAP Benefits on Processed Foods

Six more states are changing the rules around what foods you can and can’t purchase using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed this week. According to the announcement, SNAP waivers for West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas were signed on August 3, amending the “statutory definition of food …

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Scientists Fed One Group of People Ultraprocessed Foods and Another Group Whole Foods, and the Difference in What Happened to Them Was Wild

Scientists Fed One Group of People Ultraprocessed Foods and Another Group Whole Foods, and the Difference in What Happened to Them Was Wild

As the industrial food system pushes ultraprocessed foods to every corner of the globe, new research shows that even seemingly healthy packaged meals may fall short of the benefits offered by whole, minimally processed foods. A fascinating new study published in Nature Medicine dove into the real-world effects ultraprocessed foods have on the human body. Following a six-month clinical trial involving 55 volunteers, …

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6 Foods to Eat for Brain Fog, According to Science

6 Foods to Eat for Brain Fog, According to Science

Brain fog is that mentally fuzzy feeling that makes it difficult to think clearly. One study found it may affect nearly 30% of people.  RDs say eating leafy greens, berries, fatty fish, mushrooms and nuts may offer protection. If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you entered, or spent hours searching for that one thing that you …

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Eat More, Weigh Less. Why Whole Foods Are the Real Weight Loss Hack – SciTechDaily

Eat More, Weigh Less. Why Whole Foods Are the Real Weight Loss Hack  SciTechDaily Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial  Nature Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss  The New York Times Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds  CNN Home cooking and minimally …

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Are These “Health” Foods Keeping You From Your Ideal Weight?

Are These “Health” Foods Keeping You From Your Ideal Weight?

Researchers recruited 55 adults who were overweight or living with obesity, most of whom already consumed a high percentage of ultraprocessed foods. The team provided every meal and snack for two separate 8-week periods: one with mostly minimally processed foods (like fruits, oats, chicken, and vegetables), and one with mostly ultraprocessed, but still nutritionally sound, options (like high-fiber cereals, frozen …

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Machine Gun Kelly Left A Group Of Men Near-Speechless After Revealing That He Only Eats This Particular Set Of Foods “A Couple Times A Week”

Machine Gun Kelly Left A Group Of Men Near-Speechless After Revealing That He Only Eats This Particular Set Of Foods “A Couple Times A Week”

This article discusses restrictive eating. During a recent video shared by @hiphopnmore, Machine Gun Kelly opened up about his diet. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images Related: “Never Saw That Woman On TV Again”: 11 Celebrities Who “Ruined” Their Career Or Reputation With One Interview The 35-year-old artist — who shares a 16-year-old daughter named Casie with his ex, Emma Cannon, …

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Ultra-processed foods still make up more than 50% of Americans’ calories : Shots

Ultra-processed foods still make up more than 50% of Americans’ calories : Shots

There isn’t a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The consumption of ultra-processed foods is on a slow decline, though most Americans — and especially children — are getting most …

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