Minimally Processed Foods Boost Weight Loss, Outperforming Ultra-Processed Diets

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A six-month study by UCL found that people lost more weight and unhealthy fat when eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, highlighting the negative impact of ultra-processed diets on weight management and health, and emphasizing the need for societal and policy changes to promote healthier eating habits.
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