I shop at Aldi every 2 weeks and avoid ultra-processed foods. Here are my favorite items to get for lighter, nutritious meals.

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I like to fill my cart with minimally processed foods when I shop at Aldi.

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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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What a dietitian who avoids ultra-processed foods would order at Chipotle

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Dietitian Kat Garcia-Benson prioritizes lean protein and fiber when eating out.

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3 tips for enjoying fast food even if you're cutting down on ultra-processed foods, from a dietitian

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Dietitian Kat Garcia-Benson shared how to approach eating out if you're trying to avoid ultra-processed foods.

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A dietitian wrote a book on how to make avoiding ultra-processed foods easy. Here's what she eats in a day.

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Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine aims mainly to buy and cook whole foods but doesn't worry about occasionally eating ultra-processed foods.

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

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Dietitian Linia Patel eats a healthy diet 80% of the time, and whatever she likes the other 20%.

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A scientist lost weight without trying after he stopped eating the types of ultra-processed foods he helped create. Here are 3 ways he cut down.

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Professor Barry Smith used to work with companies creating ultra-processed foods but stopped when he became more aware of the health risks.

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A dietitian who researches ultra-processed foods limits how many she eats. She shared her 3 go-to quick, easy breakfasts.

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Dietitian Linia Patel said that what you're eating the majority of the time is what matters.

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A doctor says our gut microbiome affects our hormones. He shared 3 things he avoids to stay healthy.

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Dr. Max Nieuwdorp has made some changes to his diet to support his gut and, in turn, his overall health.

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Ultra-processed plant-based food has been linked to heart disease and early death — but a simple swap could boost your health

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Plant-based foods that have been ultra-processed could increase the risk of heart problems, according to a new study.

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