As consumers, we often find ourselves drawn to the allure and convenience of ready-made, visually appealing foods stacked in superstore aisles and advertised with flair on television screens. As they’re known, Ultra-processed foods are woven intricately into our modern lifestyles. But beneath the veneer of convenience and taste, these foods undergo a series of industrial…
I spend much of my time living and working in Hanoi, Vietnam. In Vietnam, ultra-processed foods are usually more expensive than the fresh foods we can get at the market. When I return to the United States, I find the opposite is true. Ultra-processed foods are everywhere, usually cheaper than the fresh food variety. But…
Lately, there has been a surge in discussions surrounding ultra-processed foods and their implications for our health. However, amidst these conversations, much confusion persists regarding what constitutes ultra-processed foods and which items fall into this category. A simple guideline to identify them is to consider whether a product contains ingredients that would have been absent…
Lately, there has been a lot written about the dangers of Western nations, including the United States, overeating ultra-processed foods and the effect this food can have on our health. But the definition of Ultra-processed foods can even seem a bit fuzzy as there are so many definitions out there. We like to look at…