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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and additives while lacking fiber and protein. Learn how to identify them and understand their impacts on health, including weight gain and poor satiety.

The eating habits kids develop early in life have a lasting impact on their health, influencing their chances of developing obesity and Type 2 diabetes as they grow older. Research has shown that children who are exposed to unhealthy food choices—especially those high in sugar and fat—are more likely to face weight issues and health problems later in life. In fact, studies suggest that these early food preferences can stick with children well into adulthood. The Link Between Early Eating Habits and Obesity A major factor in the development of childhood obesity is the preference for sweet and fatty foods....

Ready to streamline your meal prepping? Here are six essential tools, from a digital food scale to a programmable slow cooker, that will make healthy eating easier and more efficient.