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Why Some Ultra-Processed Foods Go Down So Easily, So Fast

Why Some Ultra-Processed Foods Go Down So Easily, So Fast

New research is helping to answer an important question about ultra-processed foods: Which ones may be healthier?
One reason many ultra–processed foods often lead us to eat big meals and heavy snacks is because of their texture, which makes them go down easily and quickly, according to a new study presented this week at a conference of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Fla.

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