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Buzzwords like “natural,” “fat-free,” and “high protein” can make junk food seem healthier than it really is. Claims like “no high-fructose corn syrup” and healthy-looking images are often just smart ...

You’ve stood in the grocery aisle, two products side by side, and reached for the one that says “natural” on the front. Maybe it was a box of crackers for your kid’s lunchbox, a carton of eggs, or a ...