Friday, March 13, 2026

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

You may have recently been hearing about the health effects of ultra-processed foods. What foods fall into this category, exactly?

Ultra-processed foods are:

-Industrially produced

-Ready to eat

-Low in bioactive compounds like fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals

-High in salt, saturated fat, sugar, refined carbohydrates and food additives

Examples are frozen meals, soft drinks, hot dogs, fast food, packaged cookies, candies, cakes and chips.

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