Ultra-Processed Foods Explained

Published 7 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader

Most of us eat ultra-processed foods every day.

Not because we’re lazy.
Not because we lack willpower.
But because these foods are engineered to be easy, cheap, and hard to stop eating.

Ultra-processed foods now make up more than half of the calories in the average American diet. That’s not opinion—it’s what the data shows.

The confusing part?
A lot of foods people think are “fine” fall into this category… and a lot of foods people worry about actually don’t.

So we did the homework.

We just published a clear, research-backed guide that explains:

  • What ultra-processed foods actually are (in plain English)
  • How they’re different from regular processed foods
  • What NIH and CDC research really says
  • And how to reduce them without fear, guilt, or food rules

If you’ve ever asked:
“Is this food actually a problem… or is this just internet noise?”

This article will give you clarity.

It will also tell you what popular foods in America are ultra-processed and which are just processed.

👉 Read the full guide here.​

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about awareness, agency, and eating in a way that supports strength and longevity—especially in the second half.

Forever Bold. Never Old.

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