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  2. Oct 22, 2026
For Weight Loss, Where Food Comes From May Matter as Much as How It Is Processed, Finds New Analysis

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eating more meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products was associated with weight gain even when those foods were minimally processed, according to a new study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Nutrition Research. Minimally processed plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans, showed the opposite pattern.

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