Eating organic food while cutting out JUNK SCIENCE FOOD STUFF can SUPERCHARGE WEIGHT LOSS according to new research
By sdwells // 2025-08-06
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Most processed foods in America are laden with chemicals, toxic preservatives, fake colors, synthetic flavoring, bleach, ammonia, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and rapeseed oil. If you eat this stuff regularly, you are likely to become obese quickly and then be prone to all the preventable diseases. Want to lose weight? Step one: stop eating junk science food stuff. A groundbreaking new study from University College London has found that avoiding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) while dieting can lead to twice as much weight loss compared to diets high in UPFs. The research, which tracked 50 adults over an eight-week period, emphasizes the benefits of eating minimally processed meals made from scratch over prepackaged and additive-laden options.
  • Minimally Processed Diet Doubles Weight Loss: In an eight-week study, participants eating mostly minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight (2.06%) as those consuming ultra-processed foods (1.05%), despite both diets being nutritionally matched.
  • Improved Cravings and Calorie Deficit: Those on the minimally processed diet reported fewer food cravings and achieved a greater daily calorie deficit (230 calories vs. 120), which could lead to significantly more weight loss over time.
  • No Major Health Risks from UPFs Found: Despite weight differences, ultra-processed foods showed no significant negative effects on blood pressure, liver function, cholesterol, or glucose levels during the study.
  • Experts Urge Balanced, Realistic Diets: Researchers emphasize that not all UPFs are unhealthy and advise prioritizing whole, home-cooked meals without aiming to completely eliminate UPFs, especially given modern dietary habits and accessibility challenges.

Avoiding ultra-processed foods while dieting can double weight loss, new study finds

UPFs—such as crisps, sweets, and ready meals—have long been associated with increased risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. While not all UPFs are nutritionally poor, the study provides fresh evidence that diets rich in minimally processed foods not only aid in weight loss but also help reduce food cravings. Participants in the study were divided into two groups. One group followed a diet primarily made up of minimally processed foods like overnight oats and homemade spaghetti bolognese. The other consumed nutritionally matched UPFs, including ready-made oat bars and lasagne. After eight weeks, the groups switched diets, allowing researchers to measure outcomes across both conditions. The results showed that participants on the minimally processed food diet lost an average of 2.06% of their body weight, compared to only 1.05% among those on the UPF diet. This difference, while appearing small in the short term, could translate to significant long-term benefits. Projected over a year, researchers estimate that men could lose up to 13% of their body weight on a minimally processed diet versus just 4% on a UPF-heavy plan. Women could see a 9% loss compared to 5%, respectively. Participants also reported fewer food cravings and improved control over those cravings while consuming minimally processed foods, suggesting psychological as well as physiological advantages. The calorie deficit—key to effective weight loss—was higher in the minimally processed group, averaging around 230 fewer calories per day compared to 120 in the UPF group. However, the study also found that UPF consumption had no significant effect on markers such as blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose levels, or liver function during the short trial period. This led researchers to caution against demonizing all UPFs, acknowledging that not every ultra-processed food is inherently unhealthy. Professor Rachel Batterham, the study’s senior author, pointed out that the majority of the UK population fails to follow the full recommendations of the Eatwell Guide, the country’s nutritional blueprint. She emphasized that prioritizing whole, high-fiber foods—fruits, vegetables, pulses, and nuts—while moderating salt, sugar, and fat intake remains crucial. Tracy Parker from the British Heart Foundation praised the study’s real-world relevance but also highlighted its limitations, including small sample size and reliance on self-reported dietary intake. She noted that cutting out UPFs completely is unrealistic for most people, but incorporating more home-cooked and minimally processed meals can offer meaningful health benefits. Ultimately, this study reinforces the growing consensus: reducing ultra-processed food intake can significantly boost weight loss efforts and improve dietary quality without drastic lifestyle overhauls. Tune your food news frequency to FoodSupply.news and get updates on more junk science food stuff that corporate America loads the grocery store shelves with to drive up chronic diseases and disorders, including obesity and diabetes, so Big Pharma can take your money. Sources for this article include: NaturalNews.com DailyMail.co.uk  
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