Looking to double down on weight loss? A new study suggests that eliminating one food group can significantly enhance weight loss and lower cancer risk.

Participants lost twice as much weight when they adhered to a diet of minimally processed foods (MPFs) compared to one that included ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

UPFs — billed as ready to eat or heat — typically undergo several processing steps, feature additives and preservatives and contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars and cholesterol-spiking fats. 3

A recent study linked UPF exposure to 32 poor health outcomes, including a higher risk of cardiovascular disease , cancer , metabolic syndrome, obesity , non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Type 2 diabetes and even premature death.

In this latest trial, the

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