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I’m a mom and dietitian, and I don’t mind feeding my toddler processed foods. Processed foods exist on a spectrum, and some are better than others.When I’m thinking about my toddler’s diet, convenience, balance, and moderation are key. I’m a dietitian, and I feed my 2-year-old processed foods. Yep, you…

Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health looked at data from more than 130,000 American nurses over nearly four decades of follow-up.They found that people who ate about a quarter of a serving of processed meat daily (about two servings a week) on average had a 14%…

With her youthful looks and toned abs, it’s hard to tell that Marissa Teijo, 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in the Miss Texas USA competition.In an interview with People published on Tuesday, Teijo, a retired teacher and grandmother, spoke about her eating habits and…

Cutting back on processed meat in your diet may reduce the risk of serious diseases, including some cancers, a new research analysis predicts.By eating 30% less processed meat alone, the US could reduce the rate of diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer by as many as hundreds of thousands of…

You don’t have to give up snacking to improve your heart health, one cardiologist said.It’s no surprise that ultra-processed foods like fried snacks and sugary treats are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.A few smart swaps can help you cut back on some of the biggest culprits, according…

Once, chicken nuggets were a convenient, popular dinner option for Dr. W. Taylor Kimberly and his family. But after studying ultra-processed foods in more detail, and seeing how they affect the brain, he’s switched to grilled chicken instead.Kimberly, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and a neurologist at…