> I have nearly zero chance avoiding a sizable portion of what academic scientists label as ultraprocessed.
You can, you've just prioritized taste/convenience over your health. Going into a supermarket and looking at what people put into their carts pretty much confirms this.
> a lot of people are going to struggle to understand what isn't ultraprocessed
Maybe read the labels? Also buying the cheapest thing there (w/o reading the labels) is also not a good idea.
If you're buying nuts and it has nut-x, plus a whole bunch of salt, a whole bunch of sugar, plus a whole bunch of chemicals that one glosses over, then there's a big chance that it's ultra-processed and/or something you shouldn't eat/buy.
Buying nuts in bulk is probably the best. Adding you're own spices/favors will make it super apparent on what you're consuming.
Food companies are trying to maximize profits, shelf life by adding crap to make the cheapest product. It's been obvious for a very long time.
You can, you've just prioritized taste/convenience over your health. Going into a supermarket and looking at what people put into their carts pretty much confirms this.
> a lot of people are going to struggle to understand what isn't ultraprocessed
Maybe read the labels? Also buying the cheapest thing there (w/o reading the labels) is also not a good idea.
If you're buying nuts and it has nut-x, plus a whole bunch of salt, a whole bunch of sugar, plus a whole bunch of chemicals that one glosses over, then there's a big chance that it's ultra-processed and/or something you shouldn't eat/buy.
Buying nuts in bulk is probably the best. Adding you're own spices/favors will make it super apparent on what you're consuming.
Food companies are trying to maximize profits, shelf life by adding crap to make the cheapest product. It's been obvious for a very long time.