Processed foods

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FDA To Remove Trans Fat From Food By 2018

June 19, 2015

The FDA will no longer allow partially hydrogenated oils in foods by 2018. These oils add trans fat, which may increase the risk of heart disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: butter, coronary heart disease, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, heart attack, heart disease, margerine, nutrition labels, Processed foods, trans fat, trans fats, trans fatty acids, vegetable oil, who, World Health Organization
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Processed Foods — the Good and the Bad

April 10, 2014

Processed foods are either chemically or mechanically altered from their natural state. Learn more about processed foods and their pros and cons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: dehydration, food, food processing, Nutrition, Processed foods
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