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Harry Marshall

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The supermarket items nutritionists avoid buying (and what to choose instead)

A few everyday supermarket habits can quietly drain your wallet and nudge you towards ultra-processed choices. Here’s what nutrition and money-minded specialists say they skip, plus easy swaps that fit a normal UK shop.

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