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Combating the Health Risks from Ultra-Processed Foods: Eat Clean
3 green apples
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 ounces of sliced cheddar or Colby jack cheese
2 tablespoons of pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1 package of candy eyes (you'll use around 20 pieces)
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Nutrition: 147 cal, 6g fat, 17g carbohydrate, 8g protein
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Nutrition: 263 cal, 11g fat, 16g carbohydrate, 25g protein
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Nutrition: 334cal, 14g fat, 43g carbohydrate, 11g protein
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Nutrition: 90cal, 0.5g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 2g protein
Serves: 10
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Nutrition: 33 cal, 1g fat, 6g carbohydrate, 1g protein
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Nutrition: 375cal, 10g fat, 37g carbohydrate, 19g protein
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Nutrition: 501cal, 17g fat, 67g carbohydrate, 19g protein
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Nutrition: 315 cal, 10g fat, 37g carbohydrate, 19g protein
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes Nutrition: 179cal, 11g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 14g protein Ingredients: 1 cucumber 7 oz. (200g) smoked salmon 1 avocado, peeled ½ cup (110g) cottage cheese 1 tsp. dried dill Salt substitute and pepper 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar How to Prepare: 1. Peel the cucumber lengthwise into ribbons. Place in a bowl, and pour over 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, season with salt and mix to combine. Set aside. 2. Divide the salmon, avocado, and cottage cheese between plates. Place the earlier prepared cucumber on the side and drizzle the platter with some of the cucumber juice. 3. Sprinkle with dill and season to taste with salt substitute and pepper. Serve immediately. For Additional Recipes: www.weightwellnessonline.com
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a significant part of the modern diet in the United States. These foods, characterized by their high content of additives, preservatives, sweeteners, and artificial flavors, are typically ready-to-eat and require minimal preparation. Recent research has increasingly linked the consumption of UPFs with a range of adverse health outcomes, shedding light on the potential dangers they pose to public health.
Defining Ultra-Processed Foods
UPFs are distinguished from minimally processed or whole foods by their industrial formulations, which often involve multiple ingredients not commonly used in home cooking. Examples include sugary drinks, packaged snacks, ready meals, and reconstituted meat products. These items are typically energy-dense and nutrient-poor, making them appealing yet nutritionally inadequate choices.
Key Findings from Recent Studies
1. Increased Risk of Chronic Diseases: A growing body of evidence indicates a strong correlation between high UPF consumption
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