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Processed foods to ditch right now

POSTED: 12:02 PM PDT Mar 21, 2013 UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Mar 21, 2013

They may come in a pretty package, but these processed foods are bad for your health.

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They may come in a pretty package, but these foods are bad for your waistline and your health. Here are nine processed foods you need to ditch right now, according to Redbook.

trans fat on food label

yogurt

Processed Foods - Yogurt1

Chocolate chip cookies

vanilla sandwich cookies

potato chips on plate with dip

Processed Foods - Chips1

Coke Coca-Cola soda soft drink in glass

Soda glass

Processed Foods - Instant Oatmeal

bowl of oatmeal

Processed Foods - Egg Whites

Eggs

Salad dressing

Wine vinegar vegetables

Processed Foods - Snack Bar

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chips

tortilla chips and nacho cheese

Fast food french fries

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