Mounting evidence suggests that our reliance on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is leading us down a dangerous path, one that may be costing us our health and longevity.
Our modern diets are often filled with ultra-processed foods, but this convenience comes at a high cost.
By making a conscious effort to reduce the percentage of our diet that comes from UPFs and increase our intake of whole, nutritious foods, we can take significant steps towards improving our health and well-being.
Read MoreWe all have a sense that highly-processed foods aren’t exactly healthy for us. BUT, did you know there is a classification of foods (really products) that are called Ultraprocessed Foods orUPFs?
Chances are you aren’t aware of what this specifically means and the types of additives that are included during processing.
In Part 1 of this 2 Part Blog, we’ll review what ultraprocessed foods are, the top 3 reasons why you eat ultraprocessed foods in the first place, the 4 keys to grocery shopping to minimized process food consumption and how ultraprocessed foods have become a part of our culture - from the Hawaiian perspective.
Enjoy!
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