11/04/2025
My kids sometimes look in the pantry and the fridge for a snack, and say that we are an "ingredient household". They are not finding a package that they can open to eat something tasty inside. What they find are "ingredients": fruits, vegetables, proteins, cheeses, nuts or leftovers.
The typical American eats a diet that is 60% processed foods...which is horrifying! Explains a lot about the state of our health, no doubt.
Here's a challenge for you: Can you go a week, or better yet, a month, without eating any processed foods? You will be amazed by what happens to your waistline, your energy levels, your sleep, and your body aches.
A recent study found that cutting back on ultra-processed foods for just two months was linked to noticeable health benefits. Here's what this means for you.