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Reason #7 to Avoid Processed Foods

The basic building blocks of most processed foods on the market today are derived from laboratories, not nature. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which have been linked to infertility, organ damage, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer are prolific in processed foods.
Excess consumption of this type of food can lead to weight gain and can alter the composition of your normal intestinal flora! 
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/12/19/whole-foods-drops-chobani/

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