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Nutrition Expert Warns: Low-Fat Foods Harm Gut Health

10/22/2025

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Nutrition expert McCormick warns that low-fat salad dressings, yogurts, and peanut butters contain additives that irritate the gut and disrupt the microbiome.
Full-fat alternatives, such as olive oil and natural peanut butter, offer better health.
Studies show certain emulsifiers in processed foods link to digestive issues and higher risks of heart disease and diabetes.
Some emulsifiers are deemed safe, but more research is needed to understand long-term health effects.

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Nutrition expert McCormick warns that low-fat salad dressings, yogurts, and peanut butters contain additives that irritate the gut and disrupt the microbiome.
Full-fat alternatives, such as olive oil and natural peanut butter, offer better health.
Studies show certain emulsifiers in processed foods link to digestive issues and higher risks of heart disease and diabetes.
Some emulsifiers are deemed safe, but more research is needed to understand long-term health effects.