You’re being lied to about “ultra-processed” foods.

“Vegan fake meats linked to heart disease, early death,” the New York Post declared.

There was just one problem: The narrative was totally fake.

Plant-based meats were virtually absent from the study: Just 0.2 percent of calories across the sample came from meat alternatives. People were eating cookies and cake.

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/391795/ultra-processed-foods-science-vegan-meat-rfk-maha

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