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60% of Diets Now Ultra-Processed: Nutritionist Sounds Alarm

5/14/2025

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American families are increasingly dependent on ultra-processed foods, which account for a staggering 60% of their diets. These convenient yet unhealthy options, like sugary drinks and snacks, contribute to weight gain and diabetes. Nutritionist Amy Keating urges a shift towards minimally processed foods and whole ingredients, recommending healthier choices like canned fish and precooked soups for improved well-being.

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American families are increasingly dependent on ultra-processed foods, which account for a staggering 60% of their diets. These convenient yet unhealthy options, like sugary drinks and snacks, contribute to weight gain and diabetes. Nutritionist Amy Keating urges a shift towards minimally processed foods and whole ingredients, recommending healthier choices like canned fish and precooked soups for improved well-being.