Are Ultra-Processed Foods Addictive? The Science Explained Simply
You open a bag of chips and plan to eat a handful. Ten minutes later, the bag is empty.You weren’t starving. You weren’t even that hungry.So what happened?If you’ve ever felt “out of…
It Was Gone by Sunday — A Simple Homemade White Bread
Pinterest Simple Homemade Bread: Back to Basics In my last post, we explored what makes certain breads ultra-processed and why reading ingredient lists matters. Understanding what’s in our food empowers us to make…
Is Bread Ultra-Processed?
Bread has been part of the human diet for more than 30,000 years. It has evolved from simple flatbreads made with crushed grains and water to the wide variety of loaves lining grocery…
Unprocessed vs. Minimally Processed Foods: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever stood in the grocery store wondering whether a food is “unprocessed” or “minimally processed” and whether that matters you’re not alone. These terms are often used interchangeably, which makes it easy…
What are Unprocessed Foods? How to Spot them and Make Better Choices
In the 1990s, the average American supermarket carried fewer than 10,000 unique products. Walk into a grocery store today and that number has exploded to somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 items.What’s interesting isn’t…
Why Unprocessed Food Matters
Are you or someone you love struggling with health issues or weight? Have you watched a family member’s health deteriorate or even lost someone at a young age because of the food choices…