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Ultra-Processed Food

What Is Ultra-Processed Food, and Why Should You Care?

If you are looking to make healthy eating changes, it can be helpful to understand what ultra-processed foods are. The purpose of this article is to explain where ultra-processed food differs from whole foods and minimally processed foods and why the latter is better for your health.

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Blood Triglycerides

5 Ways to Lower Your Blood Triglycerides Naturally

High blood triglycerides are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle changes can often modestly lower blood triglycerides, sometimes enough to avoid medications. Here are five science-backed ways to reduce triglycerides without prescriptions.

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Sugar and weight gain

How Sugar and Processed Food Cause Weight Gain

You’ve heard that sugar and processed carbohydrates are bad for you and contribute to weight gain. But why? Here’s why sugary, ultra-processed foods expand your waistline and how to avoid the health perils of too much sugar and junk food. 

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How Much Processed Foods Do Americans Really Eat?

How Much Processed Foods Do Americans Really Eat?

Processed foods are a staple on store shelves. Unless you stick to the perimeter of the grocery store, you’re probably going to be tempted by a packaged item or two. Just how much DOES processed food make up the American diet? Find out what a new study shows.

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Are Processed Foods Addictive?

Are Processed Foods Addictive?

Processed foods comprise the majority of the foods people eat and once eating them, it seems to be hard to give them up. Are processed foods actually addictive? See if science can explain why people gobble up refined carbs and foods with added sugar.

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4 Ways to Reduce Oxidative Stress and Cell Damage

4 Ways to Reduce Oxidative Stress and Cell Damage

You hear a lot about oxidative stress, how it damages stress, leads to chronic disease and contributes to aging – but what can you do about it? You can’t completely avoid it, but you can less its impact with lifestyle changes. This article talks about four ways.

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Try a Strategic Eating Plan for Losing Weight

Try a Strategic Eating Plan for Losing Weight

When stuck in a weight gridlock, the issue may not be how much you’re eating or working out, but about what whttps://cathe.com/before-you-start-that-diet-6-tips/orks best for your body. Unraveling this mystery starts with a strategic eating plan.

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