What if ultra-processed foods aren't as bad as you think?

What if ultra-processed foods aren't as bad as you think?

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What if ultra-processed foods aren't as bad as you think?

By Jamie Ducharme

Health Correspondent

If someone told you to cut back on ultra-processed foods, what would you avoid? Chips, candy, and frozen food are obvious examples. But technically, that label also applies to foods many people consider healthy, like flavored yogurts and non-dairy milks. Are these bad too, just because they’re processed? That’s the million-dollar question—and even experts don't agree on the answer.

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