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Beware: 'Healthy' Foods May Harm Your Health, Warns Doctor

3/2/2026

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Dr. Mark Hyman, a physician from California, warns that many foods marketed as healthy may harm Americans' health.
He cites refined starches and sugars in breakfast options like muffins and sugary cereals.
He notes that highly processed foods labeled as high in protein can mislead consumers.
He advocates real foods and whole protein and fat sources, such as eggs and avocados, to regulate appetite and help prevent obesity and diabetes.

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Dr. Mark Hyman, a physician from California, warns that many foods marketed as healthy may harm Americans' health.
He cites refined starches and sugars in breakfast options like muffins and sugary cereals.
He notes that highly processed foods labeled as high in protein can mislead consumers.
He advocates real foods and whole protein and fat sources, such as eggs and avocados, to regulate appetite and help prevent obesity and diabetes.