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Unwrapping the Dangers of Ultraprocessed Foods

Ultraprocessed foods may be convenient, but they can have a serious impact on your health. These foods undergo heavy industrial processing, making them calorie-dense, nutrient-poor, and full of additives, refined oils, and artificial ingredients. Classified under the NOVA system, they include items like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and frozen desserts. Studies have shown that diets high in ultraprocessed foods are linked to serious health risks, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease,...