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Study: Minimally Processed Foods Aid in Weight Loss

Study: Minimally Processed Foods Aid in Weight Loss

A new study suggests that the type of food you eat can affect how much weight you lose.

Researchers found that people lost more weight when eating foods that were less processed.

The study compared two groups of people: one ate minimally processed foods like oatmeal and homemade meals, while the other ate highly processed foods such as oat bars and ready meals.

Those eating less processed foods lost more weight, specifically from fat, and also had better control over their cravings.

This highlights the importance of considering how food is made, not just its nutritional content, when aiming for weight loss.

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