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Ultra-processed foods make up over half of Americans’ calories, CDC says – The Washington Post

Ultra-processed foods make up over half of Americans’ calories, CDC says  The Washington Post More than half of the calories US kids and adults consume are from ultraprocessed foods  CNN Americans Are Eating Slightly Less Ultraprocessed Food, C.D.C. Data Shows  The New York Times Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids’ diet, CDC report finds  NBC News American youth derived 62 percent of …

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Ultra-processed foods make up a big portion of Americans’ diet, CDC finds

Ultra-processed foods make up a big portion of Americans’ diet, CDC finds

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report. Nutrition research has shown for years that ultra-processed foods make up a big chunk of the U.S. diet, especially for kids and teens. For the first time, however, the U.S. Centers …

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6 common foods to avoid to reduce the risk

6 common foods to avoid to reduce the risk

Cutting down the aforementioned foods is a good place to start. But what should you swap those foods with? Here are gut-friendly, colon-protective foods to include in your diet: Fruits and vegetables (especially dark leafy greens, berries, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower) Whole grains (brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread) Legumes (beans, lentils, peas) Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, …

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The 6 Breakfast Foods to Help You Poop That Aren’t Oatmeal

The 6 Breakfast Foods to Help You Poop That Aren’t Oatmeal

Tired of oatmeal? These fiber-rich breakfast foods can help ease constipation naturally. Kiwi, blackberries, chia seeds and beans are gut-friendly foods to get things moving. Whole grains, hydration and morning movement are simple ways to support regularity. Nobody wants to talk about constipation. But if you’re among the one in six adults who are regularly backed up, oatmeal can be …

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Study Finds Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Lung Cancer

Study Finds Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Lung Cancer

New research links ultra-processed foods to lung cancer. Ultra-processed foods are associated with several diseases. Doctors warn that the findings don’t prove ultra-processed foods cause lung cancer. Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a slew of health conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. But new research suggests a surprising association between ultra-processed foods and lung cancer, raising …

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Diet Swap Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Derail Weight Loss

Diet Swap Study Reveals How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Derail Weight Loss

In case you needed more incentive to cut down on ultra-processed foods, a new diet swap study out today reveals that people experienced greater weight loss while eating minimally processed foods than they did when they ate a nutritionally similar, ultra-processed diet. In a six-month trial led by scientists at University College London, study participants were assigned one of the …

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