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They aren't necessarily better for your health. However, processed foods are somewhat more likely to have added sugars, and most people don't really need any more sugar than they're already getting.

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I think people are discovering the difference in unprocessed, whole foods as far as how they affect weight gain and how they feel (energy, mood, etc). Doing without salt and sugar substitutes in processed foods can make a real difference. Hormones in meat and pesticides in fruits and vegetables are easier to avoid if you buy organic foods in season. Foods from other countries help support our GNP, but control of pesticides and the fact that they are ripened artificially may make a difference in the long run.

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