Getting Ultra Processed Foods Out & Why

Ultra-processed foods make up about 71% of foods in the average grocery store, so the task of eating real, whole foods can be quite a challenge when faced with foods designed for convenience and to hit the mouthfeel that makes it hard to stop at just one. In today’s show, our dietitians discuss the connection between eating ultra-processed foods and the ripple effects it has on our health. They explain what makes a food ultra-processed and provide some motivating reasons why you might start swapping out some of those foods.