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New Research Reveals Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad

New Research Reveals Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad

Not all ultra-processed foods are bad, says new Swinburne research. Some can actually be nutritious and play a valuable role in a balanced diet. Credit: Shutterstock Some ultra-processed foods can provide health benefits, especially when considered in dietary context. Experts urge a smarter system for guiding food choices. New Swinburne research is challenging the long-held belief that ultra-processed foods are …

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From Green tea to turmeric: 7 powerful foods that promise better memory and mental clarity – Times of India

From Green tea to turmeric: 7 powerful foods that promise better memory and mental clarity – Times of India

From Green tea to turmeric: 7 powerful foods that promise better memory and mental clarity  Times of India 4 nutrients that are must-haves for brain development and how they help  Times of India 6 Best Foods to Stock Up On This Fall to Improve Your Memory, According to Dietitians  EatingWell Focus from nature: The plants and nutrition that will help your child stay …

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I quit ultra-processed food 20 months ago — there are 5 foods I'll never eat again – Wales Online

I quit ultra-processed food 20 months ago — there are 5 foods I’ll never eat again  Wales Online Essay | My Family Went Off Ultra-Processed Foods for a Month. The Results Surprised Us.  The Wall Street Journal Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Male Fertility, Study Finds  Healthline Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones  SciTechDaily Weight loss tougher with ultra-processed foods lurking …

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What Are the Healthiest Air Fryer Foods? Registered Dietitians Weigh In

What Are the Healthiest Air Fryer Foods? Registered Dietitians Weigh In

Air fryers have become known as a healthier alternative to other cooking methods because, according to Melissa Jaeger, head of nutrition at nutrition tracking app MyFitnessPal, “Air fryer cooking delivers the crispy texture we know and love from fried foods, but with far less oil and fat than traditional deep frying.” If you’re interested in using your air fryer for healthy …

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Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones

Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones

Even without overeating, ultra-processed foods cause men to gain more fat and absorb pollutants that damage fertility. Scientists say the processing itself, not just the calories, is what makes these diets so harmful. Credit: Shutterstock Ultra-processed foods don’t just pack on pounds — they change the body in hidden ways. In a tightly controlled study, young men gained more fat …

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The Difficulty in Defining ‘Bad’ Foods – Joel Harold Tannenbaum

The Difficulty in Defining ‘Bad’ Foods – Joel Harold Tannenbaum

Ultra-processed foods seem to be on everyone’s lips lately—and not just as a salty snack. A widely reported recent study from University College London asserts that such foods slow weight loss. A report last month from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sounds the alarm that Americans consume more than half of their diets in the form of ultra-processed …

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3 Foods Anti-Inflammatory Gut Health Dietitian Eats Weekly

3 Foods Anti-Inflammatory Gut Health Dietitian Eats Weekly

Chronic inflammation is linked to a range of illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and dementia — and our diet can help keep it at bay. But “there is no single anti-inflammatory diet,” Amy Buckley, a registered dietitian who specializes in gut health and inflammatory conditions such as IBD, told Business Insider. Instead, it’s better to focus on some basic principles, …

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Ultra-processed foods — it’s time for an improved definition

Ultra-processed foods — it’s time for an improved definition

You have full access to this article via your institution. Many ultra-processed foods, such as cakes and other baked goods, are high in sugar, salt and saturated fats.Credit: Elena Zaretskaya/Getty Later this month, the United Nations General Assembly will discuss a proposal to eliminate trans-fatty acids (trans fats) from diets. These fats are mainly produced industrially. They clog up arteries, …

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