In today’s era of convenience, it’s become a norm to have shelves upon shelves of grocery stores stocked with hyper-palatable yet not-so-healthy food options. These ultra-processed foods – edible yet far from their natural state – create a fad for consumers, often blurring the clarity of their nutritional ramifications. As we delve into this discussion,…
In the rapidly changing landscape of today’s food industry, our plate’s typical components have significantly evolved. We have come a long way from simple, minimally processed meals, giving way to a whole new range of processed and ultra-processed items. Generations ago, ‘food processing’ was as simple as drying meat in the sun or fermenting wine.…
From the moment we rise till our heads hit the pillow at night, we make constant, often subconscious, decisions about what to eat. Dining choices affect our health and the environment; they’re not just about satiating our hunger or indulging our taste buds. Have you ever considered what’s inside the everyday foods you enjoy? Do…
There can be confusion about what precisely ultra-processed food is and what fresh food is. Even though the two kinds of foods are very different, there can be confusion as to what is what kind of food. To put it in simple terms, Ultra-processed foods would be food with ingredients you would not find in…
Recently, there’s been considerable buzz about ultra-processed foods and their potential impact on our health and dietary choices. At Reluctant Low-Carb Life, we champion the cause of eating fresh, minimally processed foods. In our view, ultra-processed foods can contain ingredients you wouldn’t typically find in your kitchen or those with a list of unrecognizable components…