Are UPFs always bad for us? How to navigate the murky world of ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian

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Are UPFs always bad for us? How to navigate the murky world of ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian

By Lauren Geall

10 months ago

8 min read

These days, everyone seems to be worried about the impact that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are having on their health. But is the UPF issue as clear-cut as it’s been made out to be? Here, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, a dietitian and author of the new book How Not To Eat Ultra-Processed, explains how to navigate this murky world without losing your mind.


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