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- A researcher who studies processed foods said the work prompted him to make his own diet healthier.
- He cut back on certain foods after finding a link to health risks.
- Instead, he aims for whole foods, high fiber snacks, and meals with recognizable ingredients.
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.