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Six "Healthy" Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed

By: Dr. Emma Beckett
Originally Published in  Science Focus

A nutrition scientist explains the health effects of some commonly misunderstood products.

The article "Six 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed" from BBC Science Focus discusses foods that are often perceived as healthy but are actually highly processed.
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