Was food healthier in the 1970s? The truth about nostalgia and nutrition
                                
                                
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                                While processed foods were widespread in the 1970s, with items like Hamburger Helper and pre-packaged meals gaining popularity, the decade's food was not necessarily healthier than today's. The reality is a complex picture of less ultra-processed food but also less nutritional awareness compared to modern times. So, was food healthier in the 1970s?