In a randomized controlled trial, participants lost double the weight on a minimally processed food diet compared to an ultraprocessed food diet, despite both diets having equivalent nutrition content. The ultraprocessed foods included items such as breakfast cereal and granola bars, while the minimally processed meals were freshly prepared. This study suggests that the degree of food processing, rather than just nutritional content, plays a significant role in weight loss and health outcomes. Both diets complied with the UK's Eatwell Guide recommendations.
Participants lost twice as much weight when consuming minimally processed foods compared to ultraprocessed versions, despite similar nutrition content in both diets. Food processing impacts health.
The ultraprocessed diet included relatively healthy options such as multigrain cereals and yogurt, while the minimally processed diet featured meals from a caterer and was freshly prepared.
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