Read [this article](https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/07/01/health/worst-ultraprocessed-food-early-death-wellness) and though I’m scientifically literate and understand how scientific research can be overdramatized by the media, I’m worried. How I avoid ultra processed food, it is apparently everything. Ugh
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There isn’t a commonly accepted definition. It completely depends on the study you are reading. The paper itself will define the term, but articles won’t tell you most of the time. The ones I’ve read usually include “made in a factory” as one of the criteria for ultra processed food. So beware what you take away from these articles. I’m pretty sure it doesn’t matter if I take my orange to a factory before I juice it.
To the more general “what do I believe in health reporting?” implied question – nothing. There’s a lot of people trying to sell things and this is not a place where you find reliable information in the media. There is far too much misinformation even among well meaning people. Trust your doctor, and try not to stress over it too much.
Eat more veggies. Eat less packaged meals. Eat a variety of things.
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