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Just over half of the average American’s diet is derived from highly processed foods, which can take quite the toll on your body.

Just over half of the average American’s diet is derived from ultra-processed foods, according to Johns Hopkins. Although these foods are often convenient and delicious, they just aren’t good for us — and that’s aside from the potential weight gain that highly processed diets can lead to. Ultra-processed foods can affect our brains, organs and aging. Let’s get a little more specific.