For years, we’ve been told to watch the salt, sugar and unhealthy fats in processed foods. And for good reason. Ultra-processed foods have been linked again and again to higher risks for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and early death. But researchers are still trying to answer an important question: What exactly makes these foods so harmful? Is it the sodium? The sugar? The refined carbs? The lack of fiber? The way these foods are engineered to make us eat more? The answer is probably “all of the above.” But a new study suggests another overlooked piece of…

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