Is Mac and Cheese Very Unhealthy? Separating Myth from Reality
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2017 report, boxed mac and cheese mixes were found to have significantly higher concentrations of harmful phthalates than natural cheese. This raises the question: Is mac and cheese very unhealthy, or does its nutritional impact depend on how it's prepared and consumed?