Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks, and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about ultra-processed food. The statistics show that 57% of adults' diets come from ultra-processed foods, and 67% of children’s daily calories come from empty calories. To identify ultra-processed foods, they are typically wrapped in plastic and contain at least one ingredient you don’t usually find in a kitchen, like emulsifiers and additives. Although there are some benefits to ultra-processed foods, such as being less expensive and more economically accessible, it’s essential to weigh the options to make the right choice for you. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES: Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks, and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about ultra-processed food. The statistics show that 57% of adults' diets come from ultra-processed foods, and 67% of children’s daily calories come from empty calories. To identify ultra-processed foods, they are typically wrapped in plastic and contain at least one ingredient you don’t usually find in a kitchen, like emulsifiers and additives. Although there are some benefits to ultra-processed foods, such as being less expensive and more economically accessible, it’s essential to weigh the options to make the right choice for you. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/
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Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken