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Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t Just Unhealthy—They’re Designed To Be Addictive
Ultra-processed foods are category 4, and they’re a different animal entirely. These are industrial formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods, plus additives. Think: soft drinks, packaged snacks, flavored yogurts, instant noodles, chicken nuggets, and most breakfast cereals.
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