A dietitian who researches ultra-processed foods mostly avoids them. Here are her 3 favorite healthy, quick snacks.

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Linia Patel leans on whole foods to avoid ultra-processed snacks.

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The UK's Fittest Man consumes 5,000 calories a day — mostly carbs. He shares how he trains, eats, and recovers to prepare for the CrossFit games.

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As the UK's Fittest Man for 2024, Harry Lightfoot trains for up to six hours a day.

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A man lost 100 pounds and kept them off by making two simple lifestyle changes

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Benji Xavier lost 100 pounds when he ditched fast food and restrictive diets.

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The 2 biggest mistakes people make when cutting down on ultra-processed foods, according to dietitian who wrote a book on the topic

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Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine advocates eating 80% whole foods.

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A cancer dietitian shares 3 lunches that could help prevent colon cancer, a condition on the rise in young people

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Eating fiber is associated with a lower colon cancer risk.

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Eating processed meats like bacon may age your brain — but you can avoid it with simple food swaps, research suggests

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Regularly eating processed meats such as bacon is linked to higher dementia risk, per a new study. Switching to beans may help.

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World-record-holding American shot-putter Ryan Crouser prepared for the Olympics by eating 5,000 calories and training 8 hours a day

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A scientist who used to advise ultra-processed food companies shares 2 surprising ways they make food irresistible

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Food companies appeal to all the senses to draw customers in, professor Barry Smith said.

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3 easy recipes to help you cut down on ultra-processed foods, by a dietitian who has written a book on the topic

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Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine recommends meals like butterbean shakshuka for people hoping eat fewer ultra-processed foods.

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A food policy expert is trying a different diet every month this year. Here's why the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorites so far.

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