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Even with the Trump administration working to Make America Healthy Again, highly processed, unhealthy foods remain common in many pantries across the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Processed foods are those which have been altered from their original state. This includes washing, packaging, cooking, pasteurizing, heating or chopping.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released a <\/span>Dietary Guideline for Americans<\/span> for 2025 through 2030 which looked to encourage prioritizing \u201chigh-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains \u2013 and avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates,\u201d according to a 2025 HHS <\/span>press release<\/span>. (RELATED: Gains Over Grains: Trump Admin Flips Food Pyramid On Its Head)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ultra-processed foods have \u201cone or more ingredients that wouldn\u2019t be found in a kitchen,\u201d such as chemical-based preservatives, artificial flavors, or sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, <\/span>according<\/span> to John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Ultra-processed foods also use processing techniques that<\/span> often \u201cleave the final products bearing almost no resemblance to the original ingredients.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUltra-processed foods are driving our chronic disease epidemic,\u201d Kennedy said <\/span>in his department\u2019s press release. \u201cWe must act boldly to eliminate the root causes of chronic illness and improve the health of our food supply. Defining ultra-processed foods with a clear, uniform standard will empower us even more to Make America Healthy Again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Food labeled \u201cnatural\u201d has no regulated meaning and could include artificial ingredients, GMOs, and pesticides, according to Moms Across America, a nonprofit educating Americans on health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 10 processed foods to exercise caution around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twinkies<\/b><\/h3>\n

America\u2019s classic packaged dessert is probably just as bad for you as you imagine. With a 65-day shelf life, Twinkies use synthetic chemicals and chemically altered products to replace butter, fat, and eggs, <\/span>according<\/span> to How Stuff Works. Alongside these chemicals, Twinkies have zero grams of fiber \u2013 which helps slow the digestion process and keeps blood sugar levels stable \u2013 but they do have 31 grams of added sugar per serving, <\/span>according<\/span> to Eat This, Not That.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Soft Drinks<\/b><\/h3>\n

Soft drinks have extremely high levels of sugar and no fiber or protein to slow that absorption. One 12-ounce can of <\/span>Sprite<\/span> has 38 grams of added sugar. Sugar-sweetened beverages can cause blood sugar spikes which lead to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers, Dr. Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told USA Today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cans of Sprite, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola are offered for sale at a grocery store on April 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ultra Processed Meats<\/b><\/h3>\n

The saturated fat found in some processed meats can lead to a \u201cbuildup of plaque in<\/span> arteries around the body,\u201d which can lead to heart issues, according<\/span>\u00a0to the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine.<\/span> S<\/span>ome lunch meats, jerky and hotdogs have cancer-causing compounds in them. These compounds can <\/span>damage the DNA in the cells which line the colon, \u201cwhich can lead to the development of cancer cells and over time the growth of large tumors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fast Food<\/b><\/h3>\n

The top 20 fast food brands sell food which contains \u201c<\/span>alarming glyphosate residues,\u201d a <\/span>study<\/span> conducted by Moms Across America and Health Research Institute found. Glyphosate is an industrial farming herbicide which impacts gut health and mood and can cause damage to the liver and nervous systems. The highest levels of this harmful herbicide were found in samples from Panera Bread and Arby\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frosted Pop-Tarts<\/b><\/h3>\n

This packaged breakfast<\/span> pastry<\/span> packs in sugar with some Pop-Tart flavors containing 30 grams per serving. High levels of sugar can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes because high blood sugar can lead to high blood pressure, <\/span>according<\/span> to Nathanial Johnson, assistant professor of<\/span> Nutrition & Dietetics<\/span> at University of North Dakota.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cereal<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many breakfast cereals contain large amounts of added sugar \u2013 often making up about 30% of its weight, according to Nathanial Johnson. One serving of sugary cereals can have more than 14 grams of sugar. These high levels of sugar can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

French Fries<\/b><\/h3>\n

Fried foods are high in calories, damage gut health, and cause inflammation in the body, <\/span>according<\/span> to Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials. Since oil is calorically dense, this means food that is fried in it, absorbs extra calories. Fried foods also have fats which increase the risk of heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Coffee Drinks<\/b><\/h3>\n

A classic vanilla latte can have over 20 grams of added sugar in it \u2013 one serving of a classic vanilla coffee syrup produced by Torani has 20 grams of added sugar in it alone. Many coffee shops will add extra sweeteners beyond just syrup to a specialty coffee drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this photo illustration, a Dunkin\u2019 iced coffee is displayed at a Dunkin\u2019 Donuts store on March 04, 2026 in Burbank, California. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Donuts\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Donuts are high in sugar and calories, and often contain synthetic flavors and preservatives, Everyday Health <\/span>reports<\/span>. A vanilla long john <\/span>donut<\/span> from Dunkin\u2019 Donuts contains 16 grams of added sugar. High sugar intake can increase chances of heart disease and cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Potato Chips<\/b><\/h3>\n

The hot oil in which chips are fried adds calories to the snack, according to the National Library of Medicine. This deep-fried snack also contains a high sodium content. These factors can lead to heart disease and diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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