Ask a Doctor: What are ultra-processed foods (and should we avoid them)?! ^22.9%

KUOW - By Libby Denkmann, Maleeha Syed - 5/21/2026, 11:08 PM

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Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. But we aren’t supposed to eat them. At least, that’s the current discourse around these foods, which can include soda, instant oatmeal and sliced bread. Research has found that diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease and many cancers. more