Processed Food
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Ultra-processed food tied to higher risk of early death, study finds. What to avoidUltra-processed foods, such as processed meat, fizzy drinks, ice cream and sugary cereals are linked to a higher risk of early death, according to a recent study.HealthMay 8, 2024
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Burger wars: Is a plant-based patty always better for you than beef?Many plant-based meat alternatives might not be that healthy for you, nutrition experts say.HealthJun 30, 2019
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Bill banning junk food ads to kids may die in the SenateAdvocates worry that a bill designed to restrict junk food ads targeted at children could die on the order paper before the next election.HealthJun 21, 2019
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We know highly processed food is bad for us. Why do we keep eating it?People fed highly processed foods eat more than those eating less-processed meals, a recent experiment found. Why?HealthMay 30, 2019
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Scott Thompson: Protesters put rights of pigs before rights of humansProtest until the cows — or pigs — come home, but don't blame others for accidents caused by your own stupidity and lawlessness.CommentaryNov 1, 2018
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Are hot dogs any healthier without added nitrites?Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without "added nitrites." Are they any healthier?HealthJul 4, 2017
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‘The kids are not alright’: how can we improve our children’s health?February is heart health month and a new report released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is sounding the alarm about our children's health.CanadaFeb 2, 2017
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McDonald’s tests Chicken McNuggets without artificial additivesThe world's biggest hamburger chain says it is testing a version o f nuggets without artificial preservatives.ConsumerApr 27, 2016
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Researchers find link between processed food and autoimmune diseaseA research team examined the impact processed food can have on the intestines, and how that can potentially lead to an autoimmune disease.HealthJan 4, 2016
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U.S. food giant ConAgra shifts focus to organic, natural productsFood giant plans to sell faltering store-brand business just two years after spending billions beefing it up. Move underscores shifting consumer tastes.CanadaJun 30, 2015
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