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What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for me?

Katie Navarra Bradley

created: Oct. 7, 2025, 1 p.m. | updated: Oct. 17, 2025, 12:45 p.m.

You’ve seen and heard the warnings: Ultra-processed foods are bad for your health. The reality is most of us eat ultra-processed foods every single day—and many of us aren’t sure what that label really means. Ultra-processed foods are usually packaged attractively and branded.”Why do we eat so much processed foods? If you go to a country like France, Latin America, or Asia, it’s way lower—but increasing.”Are ultra-processed foods unhealthy? Image: DepositPhotosHow ultra-processed foods fit into daily lifeUltra-processed foods are a reality of modern life, offering convenience and accessibility.

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