Understanding Processed Foods: The NOVA Classification Explained
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Confused about what's processed and what's not? Bread? Pasta? This video dives into the NOVA classification system, which breaks down food processing levels from unprocessed to ultra-processed. Learn how to identify healthy minimally processed options vs. those to avoid completely:
https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/womens-heart-health/straight-talk-newsletter/optimize-your-metabolic-health-to-prevent-heart-disease-stroke/
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