The evidence is mounting: diets high in ultraprocessed foods are associated with higher risk for chronic disease. On the other hand, it’s clear that dietary patterns built around whole and minimally processed foods (like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, low fat and fat free dairy, and unprocessed lean proteins) are associated with lower chronic disease risk.
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