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Per AI

Processed foods, especially ultra-processed foods, can have significant negative health impacts:

Increased risk of chronic diseases: Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
Higher mortality rate: Studies have shown that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased all-cause mortality. One study found a 62% increased risk of death from any cause for those consuming more than 4 servings per day compared to those consuming less than 2 servings.
Poor nutritional value: Ultra-processed foods are often high in calories, added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats, while being low in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Weight gain: These foods are typically calorie-dense and easy to overconsume, leading to weight gain and obesity.
Increased cancer risk: A five-year study found that every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption was associated with a 12% higher risk of cancer.
Addictive properties: Ultra-processed foods are often designed to stimulate the brain's "feel-good" dopamine center, making them potentially addictive.
Artificial ingredients: Many ultra-processed foods contain numerous artificial additives, most of which have not been extensively tested for long-term health effects.
Digestive impact: These foods are quicker to digest, causing the body to burn fewer calories during digestion compared to whole food.

To reduce processed food intake, focus on whole, minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. When buying packaged foods, read labels carefully and choose options with fewer additives and lower amounts of added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats.

I’m sure a lot of this is true and it would behoove folks to take notice and act accordingly. What I DON’T want to see is an agency imposing even more regulations mandating what Americans can and can’t consume. Lay the facts out there and let people make their decisions in that light. But if I want to risk consuming the ingredients of Stove Top stuffing mix, that is my choice and I have to live with that choice. Still, I remain hopeful for better information and fewer mandates.

“To reduce processed food intake, focus on whole, minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole , and lean proteins. When buying packaged foods, read labels carefully and choose options with fewer additives and lower amounts of added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats.”

My wife was the head RN for a busy family practice group.

After about a year+, she and her doctor noticed that the Mediterranean stock patients lived longer and healthier life styles.

After a few years they had determined that these patients didn’t fall for the high carb diet. I had, and I gained about 25-30 pounds, and some cardiac issues.

So I went to their Italian diets and lost weight maintained weight loss. I did need a cardiac stent a few years ago.

My wife retired as an RN and became an unpaid pusher for the Med Diet.

60 to 80% of our weekly grocery shopping comes from the produce section. We buy meat/seafood from the butcher section.

Our dessert most of the time is a piece or two of good chocolate. She makes our soups from scratch. I maintain
my weight, and she has to eat more to maintain her weight.

AI = GIGO.

The video is specious at best.

Nary a mention of seed oils.

If it was easy, there would be no health epidemic.

*yawn*