How Ultra-Processed Foods Took Over America And Can Even Pass For Healthy

How Ultra-Processed Foods Took Over America And Can Even Pass For Healthy | Business Insider

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Marketing health foods is a multi-billion dollar business. But they may not be as wholesome as you think. Here are some common ultra-processed foods, and how to spot them on your next grocery run.
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Processed vs. Ultra-Processed
01:02 - How Ultra-Processed Food Affects Your Body
02:22 - Study Findings On Ultra-Processed Food
03:24 - Orange Juice
04:11 - Granola Bars
05:04 - Sports Drinks
05:54 - Gluten-Free Diet
06:43 - Deli Meat
07:30 - Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
08:00 - How To Identify Ultra-Processed Food
08:26 - Health Buzzwords
09:11 - Food Marketing
09:43 - Why Companies Are Ultra-Processing Products
10:13 - Possible New Regulations
11:05 - Credits
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@indysgill Ай бұрын

US food is basically corn syrup.

@thezfunk Ай бұрын

Look at what crops get subsidies.

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

Not after you grow up.

@chenanigans Ай бұрын

And palm oil

@Snakeplisskin440 Ай бұрын

I just checked our BBQ sauce at work, Sweet Baby Rays, the first frickin ingredient is High Fructose Corn Syrup. WHY IS HFCS FIRST IN A BBQ SAUCE!? 17g of sugar in 2 Tbsp. It's ridiculous. It's so hard to avoid it. It's in condiments, all sorts of drinks, baked beans.

@kelvinsantos1226 Ай бұрын

😂 lol when did USA became capitalist? 😂

@localfatty4364 Ай бұрын

My favorite quote is, “long shelf life, shortens your life”

@beskamir5977 Ай бұрын

Yeah, not even bacteria and fungi want to touch something that toxic.

@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman Ай бұрын

@@beskamir5977 oh, they do i assure you 😂

@beskamir5977 Ай бұрын

@@Mahlak_Mriuani_AnatmanI was joking... Obviously eventually it'll get broken down by bacteria and fungi.

@majorburke9735 Ай бұрын

Ever notice the bugs 🪳 don’t want white rice? 🍚 It’s bc the nutritious germ and bran have been removed. But they don’t waste them-they’re fed to the pigs. 🐷

@timkono5645 Ай бұрын

@@majorburke9735 You should try the Haiga rice. Its milled so that the germ portion remains on the grain of rice. probably better than white rice.

@adrianelias2365 Ай бұрын

Tip: the more ingredients the less healthy. Processed food tend to have a paragraph of ingredients.

@bradleyshy2363 Ай бұрын

I can’t believe she drank a bottle of gatorade at the end 😂

@gohawks3571 8 күн бұрын

Thank you, that's what that was! Drink your water, folks ...

@edmer68 6 күн бұрын

Why? While she said it's better for your health not to consume processed foods, she never said NOT to consume these products, just don't use them as your main food source and to choose wisely.

@Mflvids 3 күн бұрын

It was intentional. So gatorade won't sue them

@edmer68 3 күн бұрын

@@Mflvids How would that stop them from getting sued?

@Mk43305 2 күн бұрын

@@Mflvids What about the chips and the grenola bars ?😅

@satriaamiluhur622 Ай бұрын

I live in indonesia and it's the complete opposite. Fresh foods are cheap and abundant while processed foods are very expensive. Frozen pizza in grocery store is like 4$ per pack. I can buy a kilo of fresh chicken, veggies, and other things to feed me for entire day at the same cost

@karolgsu Ай бұрын

It is similar in some Latin American countries, fruits and vegetables are usually fresh and cheaper in local markets than processed foods in the supermarket.

@rizalassyfiya2133 Ай бұрын

America's living in different game than the rest of the world bro

@22ergie Ай бұрын

Oh, don't get me started on sanitary conditions in Asia...

@MCXM111 Ай бұрын

@@22ergie don't compare sanitary conditions and poor hygiene of Hindus in India to the rest of Asia.

@truthseeker7061 Ай бұрын

@@22ergie Bronx and skidrow LA is much more dirty and unsanitize than many part of asian bruv, the hell are u smokin at ? 🤣

@mavyszachary5377 Ай бұрын

As an Asian, I'm eternally grateful I was raised by farmers. I've learned so much about life, to plant and cook my own food, to build, to take care of nature not to abuse it, to live not just survive. Life was good the way it is back then. The kind of life I want to give my children too.

@amerasiann4645 Ай бұрын

As an Asian myself, I totally agree with you. Unfortunately , our children will not follow our path .

@gooby1926 Ай бұрын

As an Asian American, I’m extremely grateful my parents taught me how to farm and cook. It’s not hard.

@gooby1926 Ай бұрын

@@amerasiann4645teach them

@santostv. Ай бұрын

I’m European and my grandparents are farmers as well, so I can get produce 😂

@popwilly3080 Ай бұрын

@@gooby1926 you are not lazy.

@tonyburkart8404 Ай бұрын

This is maybe the single biggest public health and policy crises in America that is the most ignored. When we talk about equity we completely ignore the fact that we feed our poor, chemical biproducts that kill them faster than tobacco and alcohol. If you want to eat healthy in America, you need money. The government should adopt something closer to EU or French food standards

@makaylaharrington6632 14 күн бұрын

Definitely!! I’ve been saying this for a long time. While I may not know the whole EU or French Food standards (I’m sure I can read about it), the US needs to do something. Big Food and Big Pharma is related to each other in many ways. Make them sicker = Give more drugs.

@Screenwriting 8 күн бұрын

You do NOT need money. It's about choices. I have seen "poor" people buying the worst food and spending more money than if they had bought healthy food. Poor people eat junk food, don't exercise, eat all day, etc. People need to take responsibility for themselves..

@Digger-Nick 6 күн бұрын

And let me guess, poor people commit more crime so we need to give them more money and there will be less crime?

@DiogoSena Ай бұрын

I’m European. I Love America and its food, but two weeks over there and I feel like I need to come back and detox.

@NeiltheDeal Ай бұрын

Back to eating beans and fish n chips?

@Mariatrieseverything Ай бұрын

I'm American but was raise with a traditional Mex diet. And I relate with that 😂.

@Elle-vm3ge Ай бұрын

As ignorant as your stereotyping is, beans and fish are actually incredibly healthy

@abididubidi7815 Ай бұрын

Did bro say he was english?🤣@@NeiltheDeal

@DiogoSena Ай бұрын

@@NeiltheDeal u can choose to be ignorant or actually face the reality most dishes and products in the us are made with ingredients banned everywhere else.

@christianlira5329 Ай бұрын

We should start treating processed food companies like tobacco companies. What they produce basically has no benefits to our lives when eaten. It’s also concerning that children are their highest marketshare.

@ebonylo. Ай бұрын

Yep put the items in the children's reach so they can see it and want to get it

@aribloch Ай бұрын

Processed foods have great benefits. They also have downsides. That doesn't mean we shouldn't have them ever

@WhalesArePeopleToo Ай бұрын

Yeah, I think they should be taxed and healthier foods should be subsidized (on top of other regulations and taxes on the producers). We would also need a way to encourage producers to make minimally processed and healthy convenience foods.

@hydrakn Ай бұрын

Processed food companies did learn their marketing and production strategies straight from cigarette companies and with no regulations and campaigns to push back scientific studies its no surprise they flourish today

@santostv. Ай бұрын

Ufp’s are the problem and not processed food, about higher tax in Europe we already have sugar tax although it is perfect is better than nothing and farmers are subsidized.

@glichjthebicycle384 Ай бұрын

This should be taught in schools. One year of nutrition education goes a long way. People have no clue and just eat what's available and tastes good.

@jasonlanning2394 Ай бұрын

Nutrition is taught in schools, it started with the food pyramid. A complete disaster that has destroyed the American diet. Since people have only gotten sicker and fatter.

@b0mberman Ай бұрын

It makes too much sense. I’m sure govt won’t let it through.

@mikeygames5946 Ай бұрын

That would be more nutrition education than your average doctor in the USA receives in their entire degree program!

@rizalassyfiya2133 Ай бұрын

Nuh uh, dont think big corpo gonna slide this off 😂 look what they did on sugar tax

@workofivory Ай бұрын

It’s not their fault either! They don’t teach this in medical school either

@devonhale3531 Ай бұрын

If they have to tell you on the box there is "real food" in your food.... there's a huge problem.

@t.miranda176 Ай бұрын

As a kid I was really bothered my mom didn’t put Cheetos and Snickers in my lunchbox, she also insisted in sending fruit drinks made from scratch every morning instead of bottled orange juice. I never picked up the habit of snacking ultra processed food, that doesn’t mean I don’t eat pizza or donuts once in a while. But the thing is, those foods are definitely avoidable. And once you quit them, after a while you can literally smell the chemicals and feel repulsion. It happens to me with super market bread, cold cuts and chips, the smell is nauseating. And it baffles me to see people at work getting Takis and coke every single day. With this I’m not saying my diet is better or that I’m healthier than others, I’m just pointing out that you can save a lot of money and improve your organism by cutting out ultra processed food.

@call_me_mado5987 Ай бұрын

Yeah i can feel you, and once I started reading the food labels on everything like a maniac, made me avoid chips, candies, and stuff like that almost entirely. I still will eat them like once a month, but definitely way less than before. Like did you know a can of pringles, is 900 kcal?! I used to eat that stuff all the time, and not to mention, i ate gummy bears and a coke with it, my diet has completely done a 180 since I have started reading the labels and started working out.

@FailBucketFilms 16 күн бұрын

Idk why but referring to oneself as "organism" is pretty funny to me.

@ceasarsalad2055 4 күн бұрын

Bruh, I've been on a diet for 3 months now and I completely cut off everything that is fast food or processed, and you just explained that nauseating feeling accurately! I thought I was the only one who felt that but it does feel like I'm gonna barf just from the smell of coke. I used to love coke.

@KoZeroSM Ай бұрын

I couldn't believe when I discovered that many US families send their children to school with packed foods like Lunchables, and a significant portion of US households lack the ability to cook meals from scratch using raw ingredients.

@karsonbollinger546 Ай бұрын

I think that’s in part due to our attachment to consumerism and the convenience of just going to a restaurant rather than cooking. Trust me I would take a home-cooked meal over anything else any day of the week if I could lol

@DietBajaBlast Ай бұрын

This sounds like Chat-gpt

@Bruna-od6uh Ай бұрын

I always think it's because whole foods are expensive

@jimmyjohnn19 Ай бұрын

@@DietBajaBlast

@chrisrelhard Ай бұрын

@@changthao4875 it's less about race and more about the size. a family owned grocery store buying strawberries from across town to sell is going to have a lower price than safeway selling organic strawberries of the same quality, because safeway would be getting them from a larger farm further away and the cost of shipping those perishable goods is very high. it's why you'll also notice that the quality of produce doesn't compare. your local fruit stand can pick tomatoes when they're ripe and sell them. trader joes buys under-ripe tomatoes that won't bruise as easily or rot as quickly, then lets them ripen on-location. vine-ripened fruits/veg make a HUGE difference on taste and texture, not to mention nutritional value.

@justayoutuber1906 Ай бұрын

Ultra processed food does have an addictive quality. The more you eat the more you want. I have avoided all this high fat, high sugar food and after 6 months I didn't even crave it anymore. I also lost 20 lbs without even working out.

@ptm374 Ай бұрын

Ditto, I found that I don’t even crave junk foods after breaking the cycle.

@monkeBeastTitan Ай бұрын

just don't let people convince you into eating it again with the appeal of "moderation" lol

@EhurtAfy Ай бұрын

Depends, whole food diet is absolutely ideal, but many whole foods have a lot of calories like cheese and nuts. I was getting fat eating almonds, peanuts, cheese so I stopped snacking on those and switched to sugary candies. Each piece of hard candy will last a few minutes and a handful of them are only 60 calories. I like how long they last. I avoid chocolate and butter candy so it's not high fat/high calorie. Because the calories were much less, I was able to lose weight. Obviously, I eat healthy meals, just talking about snacking

@oneyhoney 9 күн бұрын

@@monkeBeastTitanI agree, I gained back all the weight I lost because I started with moderation and slowly stopped being aware of it. Now I crave sugar again. It’s better to just avoid it.

@monkeBeastTitan 9 күн бұрын

@@oneyhoney sugar is downplayed for how addictive it is, rats preferred it to opioids like cocaine, best to resist it completely than find yourself 5 Oreo ice cream sandwiches deep going on 6

@Kulimo Ай бұрын

Scary times, my grandparents in the U.S. are dying from cancer. My Grandparents that lived outside the U.S. died of old age. I am convinced it’s mainly the food we eat…

@Ch0senJuan Ай бұрын

Well, you don’t need to convince yourself. It’s no longer a conspiracy. The science is behind it now.

@AkirIkasu Ай бұрын

A diet consisting of ultraprocessed food is likely to be high in carcinogenic substances. The FDA is relatively permissive about what they will allow to be added to food, so many additives can be used before they have been strongly studied. Another problem we have here in the US is the high consumption of animal products, which we know for sure are carcinogenic.

@DivineGoddessOnEarth 6 күн бұрын

@@AkirIkasuanimal foods aren’t the issue, it’s the quality, I’m African and Caribbean and consume 4-7 pounds of a combination of wild fish, farm chicken and farm red meat per week, these studies and papers lie to you, follow the money trail If you haven’t actually stepped foot in west Africa, East Africa, the Caribbean, Spain, Greece, Italy, Japan and China, I encourage you do, these countries consume A LOT OF MEAT, sometimes even raw

@ChaoticPlaZMC Ай бұрын

I find it wild that seed oils are not even mentioned in this video. Those are by far the worst

@dom_the3166 Ай бұрын

"How Ultra-Processed Foods Took Over America" implies some sort of explanation of the history of UPF, not just a video about what it is.

@RH1981___ Ай бұрын

She explained that very well, it took over because of: Advertisement, misleading buzzwords, incentives from the government and lack of regulation...

@hansmemling2311 Ай бұрын

@@RH1981___ thanks for the correction, I deleted my comment. Good day to you ;)

@djJinjiny Ай бұрын

And I’m totally not surprised by anything she said

@adamseidel9780 Ай бұрын

UPF is a made up fad concept anyway. You don’t need some new fad definition to understand chips are bad for you and it’s bad that people eat so many of them.

@mariesmith9508 Ай бұрын

@@adamseidel9780I suggest at the least looking up a list of UPF foods before so flippantly calling it a fad term lol. Of course we know chips are bad but a lot of people think the margarine they eat is good for them. Or their cereals and the plant-based milk they put it in. Over time they’ve swapped out more and more ingredients for processed ingredients, because it’s cheaper and the government subsidizes this. The government then puts out stuff to tell you that margarine is better for you than that full-fat butter. This cereal is good for your heart, etc etc.

@nnlaau Ай бұрын

I didn't notice how much lack of fiber affected my life until I started paying attention to eating more high fiber foods daily, and taking fiber supplements if I was lacking some. Highly recommended!!

@HKim0072 Ай бұрын

It's pretty easy if you like raw vegetables (and fruit). The biggest thing you'll notice is your poops. They come out cleaner and makes you very regular. I barely sit down on the toilet for more than a few minutes.

@majorburke9735 Ай бұрын

Even fruits and veggies have been modified (200 years ago produce looked different, and farming soil was better). So everyone should eat a tsp of oat bran every day. It tastes good, costs almost nothing; no downside, and huge upsides. Read Dr. Dave Ruben’s book on fiber.

@antowicaksono3336 Ай бұрын

😊😊😊

@suhailaldubai9095 Ай бұрын

That's fantastic to hear! It's amazing how small changes in our diet can have such a big impact on our overall well-being. Increasing your fiber intake can make a world of difference in how you feel day-to-day. Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your experience!

@HKim0072 Ай бұрын

@@majorburke9735 Dave Ruben is an idiot then. A tsp of oat bran will do nothing for you. I eat 2 lbs of fruits / vegetables per day (it's not as bad as it sounds). Fiber is all about volume. Lots of volume.

@thatparkerkid368 Ай бұрын

It's literally an impossible problem to solve. The average consumer only cares about two things: price & convenience. Companies know this and take full advantage of our laziness. It's also not an option for our government to step in and simply ban these ultra processed foods because this is a free country, speaking for the U.S. here (and also partly because these companies spend billions lobbying to keep their products on the shelves). It's up to the consumers to vote with their wallet and show these companies the door. Unfortunately the average consumer cannot be trusted to make decisions that are in their own best interest, hence the obesity epidemic we've landed ourselves in. People are out here committing suicide by food because they don't want to spend 30mins in the kitchen making something something that will actually benefit their health. Scary road we are going down.

@Travellergirl76 Ай бұрын

The first time I travelled to the US, I ate all the things we didn’t have in NZ. The first week I was ill with headaches, stomach pain, shaking ect. We were eating wraps with salad, cheese and deli meats and then trying all the restaurants that are well known. The deli meats, cheese ect were not the same as the cheese and deli meats in NZ. I realised it was the food soon after eating each meal! Once I started eating healthier (no processed crap), I felt a lot better. Luckily real Mexican was everywhere!

@clanstyle094 Ай бұрын

This video fails to reflect on the fact that the rising consumption of ultra-processed foods, is correlated to the increase of lower median-income households. The convenience and inexpensivness of this type of food, in addition to the rising cost of fresh produce, makes it ultimately a natural selection for many individuals.

@AngelineProductions Ай бұрын

Yep. Socio-economics absolutely drives health crises in the US.

@juliaprice7220 Ай бұрын

That and the time required to cook whole foods from scratch for all your meals. With many American parents working 2 jobs, it's no wonder they send their kid to school with a ham sandwich rather than a home-cooked meal full of protein, veggies and whole grains. Who's got the time? If I can't find something decent to eat I'll often just skip meals which isn't great either.

@L83467 Ай бұрын

nah, processed food is really expensive tho. and you dont need to eat fresh food to eat healthily either. i spend like equivalent 26USD a week on groceries and i eat like 6 serves of veg a day, 2 serves of fish a week. its just that the veggies i eat are cheap, like carrots, frozen peas, frozen spinach, and the fish i eat are canned sardines

@hansmemling2311 Ай бұрын

That doesn’t explain all of it though. Ignorance or carelessness leads individuals to consume way too much sugar and salt in a day while barely getting in any nutrients. If they knew what they were doing but were too poor to buy non processed food they’d still make different choices. They wouldn’t be drinking sodas, coffees and energy drinks all day I’ll tell you that much.

@lars2894 Ай бұрын

I'm a college student working menial labor at 17 an hour. I have no family, financial sponsors, or loans. I can afford to eat pasture-raised, grass-fed beef and cheese, Italian olive oil, organic leafy greens, all wild-caught seafoods, and a top-shelf processed snack of choice that uses only high quality ingredients. Consuming bad food is a CHOICE. Having kids when you can't afford to provide even the most basic necessities is a CHOICE. Learning how to be healthy is a CHOICE.

@jordankendall86 Ай бұрын

I am glad you said that plant based meats are ultra processed and not the healthiest option. I remember people thinking Beyond Meat and Impossible Meat was going to fundamentally change the meat industry while ignoring the fact that it is no different than any other ultra processed food. Then on top of it they want you to pay more for the ultra processed plant based meat compared to real meat.

@user-gu9yq5sj7c Ай бұрын

Some people want those vegan meats to avoid cruelty to animals. It isn't always about health. Many vegans acknowledge many of those vegan meats are not health foods. Vegans can't enjoy some junk food sometimes? Check out how Beyond meat uses way less resources, water, and land. There's also some healthier vegan meats. Check out seitan and tempeh. Animal products are also unhealthy and bad for the environment. Watch the documentaries and doctors on Plant Based News. Watch Earthling Ed, BitesizeVegan, Lifting Vegan Logic, and Joey Carbstrong.

@hansmemling2311 Ай бұрын

@jordankendall86 It’s insane from a nutritional point of view. It was mainly for the moral decision though. They figured people aren’t ready to give up meat because it tastes so good. As you know most people don’t really want to give up anything for anything: not the planet and not their own well being. In the end the vegetable meat is stupid but I can see where the idea comes from.

@CliveWebber Ай бұрын

@@hansmemling2311 I would gently push back on your comment that meat alternatives are “stupid” or that they are somehow nutritionally “insane”. I would definitely agree that Impossible and Beyond leave a lot to be desired, nutritionally speaking. Nutritionally, they are about on par with traditional ground beef burgers, but that isn’t saying much. And I would agree they are overpriced. I’ve never bought them. However, many plant based alternatives are quite nutritious (there are many veggie burger products at my local grocery store that are made with simple, nutritious ingredients), and reasonably priced, not to mention they are far, far better for the planet compared to livestock farming. And let’s not even talk about antibiotic resistance and food borne pathogens that are associated with animal farming. I view Impossible and Beyond as being total hype and are best described as “Ultra MARKETED Processed Foods” but there are plenty of alternatives. But calling meat alternatives “stupid” is going a bit too far. I would agree that it would be a bit silly (in my opinion) to say, make a T-bone steak out of broccoli. However, since when does a sausage, hot dog, pepperoni or burger resemble anything that actually comes from an animal? What is so stupid about making such things from plant based ingredients instead?

@hansmemling2311 Ай бұрын

@@CliveWebber I'm not talking about plant based meat alternatives, neither was op. We are talking about fake meat. You know the kind that's supposed to mimic the taste and texture of meat. I also agree that hotdogs and stuff are stupid but I think they are most likely made as a byproduct of the existing meat industry. For example americain is basically the meat that's hard to chew ground into a paste like substance. Lastly I have been a vegetarian for most of my life, I do not advocate eating meat. I would like to see the world rely less on meat. That being said there is a behavior in people where they only want to make change to their habits when it doesn't come at any cost to them. So they are fine cutting out meat if they can find something that can replace the exact taste. I say we shouldn't try to cater to these people to the extreme lengths. Have your plant based meat alternatives but understand that they are processed to overly processed and will never bring you the nutritional value non processed food can.

@fmdof Ай бұрын

ive gotten into so many arguments with people over the plant based meats. there is literally, zero benefits to eating it, compared to animal meat. even the moral ground, one shouldn't want substitute meat.

@user-kw5hx7ji8h Ай бұрын

Brought up on meat, fruit and vegetables, eggs, cereals and water. In 1950's and 60's. We grew up strong and healthy. Still strong 70 years later wit no meds.

@devinpoole2828 7 күн бұрын

Yeah but that’s backs when everything truly was natural. 75% of the chemicals listed on today’s food nutrition labels didn’t even exist back then. Not to mention the population back then was CONSIDERABLY smaller so companies didn’t worry about having to feed that many people. In the future, we will the average lifespan slowly creep back down to where it was in the early 1900s.

@OldWorldNY Ай бұрын

Blatant Evil that is the “food industry “ bring food back to the people. We can manage 👍 I lost 200 pounds cutting out processed garbage and it saved my life.

@ApathyBM Ай бұрын

One of the most hilarious products in existence are Veggie Straws

@PWRDBYVIBRNM Ай бұрын

It's should be called veggie foam 😆

@Majilikin Ай бұрын

Yeah but they do taste pretty good

@PWRDBYVIBRNM Ай бұрын

@@Majilikin if you like plastic 😆

@pilotswife06 Ай бұрын

When my kids were small, there were days they survived on veggie straws LOL.

@Crowski Ай бұрын

Processed food = cheap and people get sick. Sick = more money. It’s all about money. 😢😢😢

@DiRedGirl Ай бұрын

4:52 Your < /> sign is wrong. Your sign says look for granola bars with > (greater than) 10G SUGAR.

@yaelfeder9042 Ай бұрын

I remember when I was eight-years-old and my dad and I were having lunch at synagogue. There was some off-brand Coca Cola. I asked him if I could have some and he said no that it’ s bad for you. And I said, “But Daddy, the label says all natural!” And he said, “Yael, natural isn’t always a good thing. A hammer is made from all natural ingredients too but it would still hurt if you got hit by one.” That shut me up good and also made me laugh. He wasn’t right about a lot of things but he was right about this. He gave the perfect analogy. Nearly 20 years later, I remember it word for word and live by it.

@elmoreno117 Ай бұрын

The irony of her drinking Gatorade at the very end of the video...

@Chris-ut6eq Ай бұрын

we are all human and addicted to basic things like sweet, salty, fatty, sour. UPF are engineering to get your unconscious mind wanting more. Insidious marketing pays off.

@sutats Ай бұрын

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@rocket4359 Ай бұрын

it's what plants crave!!

@husnadaud5480 Ай бұрын

She said we should consume ultra processed food moderately she didn’t say we shouldn’t eat them at all.

@majorburke9735 Ай бұрын

Ya, she’s no athlete. However, she did say it was “unavoidable”. I guess our health takes a backseat to “I wanna”. The only juice I drink is diet (5-calories) cranberry. The benefits outweigh the detriments.

@EcomCarl Ай бұрын

This is a crucial reminder of how prevalent ultra-processed foods are in our diets and the impact they have on our health. Simple changes, like swapping out one processed snack for a whole food option daily, can make a significant difference in calorie intake and overall well-being. 🍏

@b.j.7837 Ай бұрын

@EcomCarl If you have the means to do so and you’re not already “hooked” on various processed foods. Brain scans look the same between heroin addicts and “sugar addicts.”

@anitas5817 Ай бұрын

Growing up, almost everything except bread was made from scratch, including cookies or desserts, which were for special occasions only. Meat, potatoes, green vegetables and salad from scratch for dinner. No packaged sauces or salad dressings. We did use ketchup some and some lunch meat. My mom wouldn’t buy cereal but she did make oatmeal. She also wouldn’t buy any type of drinks or snacks. We drank iced tea and had a piece of fruit as a snack. Anyway, little ultra processed food. And we were all normal weight and healthy.

@AkirIkasu Ай бұрын

Unfortunately today bread is one of the most processed food items in the grocery store. A food that started off as literally nothing but ground wheat and water can now be found with 10 or more ingredients, often including added sugar just to make it that much more palatable. Sometimes bread is just cake in disguise.

@germanestrada825 24 күн бұрын

I love that she drinks Gatorade at the end of the video jaja. Shows that moderation is balance. I've tried all types of diets and I think moderation/calorie counting is probably best. Obviously considering that you're eating mainly protein and nutrients dense foods.

@bionicgeff Ай бұрын

Good vid they should also say processed foods are chemically designed to appeal to you through r&d. So avoiding them is really a mindset and lifestyle change

@gameon_ct Ай бұрын

I suggest my clients to "eat as close to the ground as possible". Eat as close to what you find in nature as you can. That being said...I like donuts too.

@alexgochenour8740 Ай бұрын

They're fun and easy to make!

@NilDesperandumVeritasOditMoras Ай бұрын

I heard this maxim : “don’t eat anything that comes in a wrapper”. Not easy at all. Perhaps, “Think twice about eating anything that comes in a wrapper?”

@justahugenerd1278 Ай бұрын

I think having a processed food that you enjoy as a treat is fine! Just that having it all the time is bad (kinda like anything else really)

@gameon_ct Ай бұрын

@@justahugenerd1278 agreed!

@djquinn11 Ай бұрын

You mean off the ground like an animal?

@morningperson707 Ай бұрын

Saying "you can't cut these foods out" and that they're unavoidable is part of the problem.

@mistydorsey9224 Ай бұрын

Right. It’s difficult and inconvenient. But it can be done.

@morningperson707 Ай бұрын

@@mistydorsey9224 💯 I became one of those annoying label readers at the grocery store and I now just cook 99% of my own meals. I feel so much better after dropping UPF and don’t even feel tempted by it anymore after years of absolutely feeling controlled by it. I had so many cavities and every trip to the dentist was an anxiety inducing nightmare. Dental cleanings are so much less stressful now 🤣

@sararaqueldelapenajones1810 Ай бұрын

I'm carnivore 6 years ago. Ofc is possible to avoid all that rubbish. It needs planning and organising a lot of details specially travels but it can be reduced to zero or 98% if we really try.

@anitas5817 Ай бұрын

Yes it’s possible. It takes some effort in shopping and cooking, but it’s definitely possible. No one HAS to eat granola bars.

@morningperson707 Ай бұрын

@@anitas5817 💯. Cooking 99% of my own food is massively inconvenient. I don’t miss eating junk though. I spend much more on groceries than I ever have and have never been happier to do it 💪🏾

@dariazhempalukh Ай бұрын

I love how you say potentially addictive but we all know that it’s such an understatement

@jamsbong Ай бұрын

After moving to USA. The first month, I was eating out a lot because it was convenient and cheap. After that month, I really felt quite weak and tired. So I decided to buy perishable ingredients and cook at home. I have been doing that for over 10 years and my weight stayed the same always.

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

Eating out isn't cheap.

@TomikaKelly Ай бұрын

@@RealMTBAddict If you're eating at Nobu, then no. If you're eating at a drive thru then yes.

@sn0_ Ай бұрын

@@RealMTBAddict its cheaper and more convienient for lazy ppl

@jamsbong Ай бұрын

I also like to add that I don’t buy soft drinks in my groceries. I will buy milk, apple ciders and beer. Those are more natural food and you have to regularly consume them in order to be not addicted to highly processed food.

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

@@TomikaKelly It's not cheaper at all, fast food has no nutrients, so you're still hungry snacking on empty calories after your fast food meal. One fast food meal costs $13, I can get a pound of grass fed beef for $7, and 5lbs of potatoes for $5. You can make 3 burgers from one pound. And make your own fries with potatoes.

@susanne5803 Ай бұрын

I occasionally have highly stressful weeks where I don't have the time and the means to prepare and eat a regular meal. I've learned to always take with me several types of dried fruit and berries (without sulfates) and several types of nuts (edit: and seeds) I'm not allergic to (without fat and without salt). I only drink water. Sometimes hot water. I make sure that I eat more nuts than fruits. And I don't eat more than a fistful of nuts in one setting. A fistful is a little less than 50g for me. That way I get fiber and can satisfy cravings and get enough calories during the day. That has been my go to for more than 20 years now. Still works well. We call ultra processed food where the contents reads like a lab report "food simulation" ...

@Cloudy-es3hs Ай бұрын

Spanish here. While watching this video, I'm having for dinner a bean salad. Here are the ingredients (cut the veggies in really small parts so you can eat the dish with a spoon: - Beans (whatever you like) - Canned tuna - Fresh tomato. - Carrot - Cucumber - Onion - Goat cheese - Olive oil - Vinegar - A bit of salt.

@thiparty5108 Ай бұрын

this is making me crave a bean salad now

@suepeck1456 Ай бұрын

Sounds delicious and also more affordable than a fast food meal.

@HappyGick Ай бұрын

For anyone that tries to use non-canned beans (ie wants to go "as natural as possible"): *you have to pressure cook them!*

@O2life Ай бұрын

@@HappyGick You don't have to, but they are a lot quicker and tend to turn out nicer that way.

@MoMotivation0304 12 күн бұрын

Canned tuna is so bad for u too

@gravenewworld82 Ай бұрын

Dear BI, when you are talking about granola bars, your figure on the screen at 4:52 was '>10 g sugar' !!! You definitely don't want more than 10 grams! It should be

@mutoneon Ай бұрын

"Unless you're an athlete or dipping in sweat after a workout, you don't need Gatorade." < finishes report, immediately chugs the rest of her Gatorade >

@popwilly3080 Ай бұрын

Nobody needs Gatorade😂

@Elle-vm3ge Ай бұрын

Such a bad look - it undermines her report.

@latasha5119 Ай бұрын

She kept it real 🤷🏼‍♀️ she also mentioned how nutritionists mostly all admit to still eating processed foods from time to time because of how hard they are to avoid coupled with the fact that these foods are addictive

@Gokhan202 Ай бұрын

@@latasha5119yep, but people love to hear what they want to hear just to make a point. She also said moderation, and nutritionists also eat ultra processed foods.

@ValeriePallaoro Ай бұрын

Given her BMI and her paleness, and the anxiety of doing a video like this I'd think it's ok - for her. And her point was 'in moderation'. But I do think, her need for a quick sugar boost was a thing. Not saying she looks unhealthy .. actually, I'm saying she looks unhealthy. For the rest of us? No gatorade (I'm not diabetes, but the sugar rush from one of those? Makes me shiver just thinking about it)

@abobaboba5473 Ай бұрын

Here in Poland, producers call "nectar" -50% juice diluted with water and a ton of sugar...

@22ergie Ай бұрын

And Kielbasa here (in Poland), and deli meats are packed with nitrates, although the EU is trying what they may to better regulate the issue, so they say!

@santostv. Ай бұрын

In my country is made with concentrate and yes I think it’s around 50% but they don’t use added sugar unless they are lying it’s all natural sugar present in the food, the biggest company here is “compal” and you can choose if you prefer a more liquid nectar or a more polpose one

@popwilly3080 Ай бұрын

Concentrate

@hypothalapotamus5293 Ай бұрын

Even 100% Fruit juice is a failed health concept. With even natural levels of sugar, taking out the fiber is very bad.

@lindaks8n Ай бұрын

in Russia we have cold pressed tetra pack apple juices. they are pricy but are the real apples with 0 added sugar. Sometimes they use peaches in it too

@OneManOnFire Ай бұрын

I'm 38 and near border line pre diabetic myself. The lack of guidance and or self desire to learn about bad food that can affect your body is concerning. Watch a few videos online and learn about junk food. I'm guilty of eating it but I no longer eat it at night. My goal is to end my food intake for the day at 5pm

@anitas5817 Ай бұрын

Definitely the information is available! Good luck, you can change your diet and your health!

@avocutu_rar7854 Ай бұрын

Let’s all sue the FDA this shit is disgusting! More people need to wake up.

@oliviao2238 Ай бұрын

I hate it when companies lie to consumers

@BGTech1 Ай бұрын

Welcome to America, land of the free.

@22ergie Ай бұрын

Right! "Free to (fill in the blank)________________"@@BGTech1 (be legally poisoned by the food ) for example...

@us3rG Ай бұрын

@@BGTech1took marketing in the east in sociallist inclined nation. Made me hate all cities on earth, I dropped out last semester cause like magicians it's all about creating illusions, except it's not magic show where everyone knows is entertainment, this marketing magic has real life consequences. It uses all human senses and emotions to deceive people. Socialist nations are good at creating these illusions too, at with capitalism you can pick and choose, you can look out for yourself

@us3rG Ай бұрын

@@BGTech1took marketing in the east in s ciallist inclined nation. Made me hate all cities on earth, I dropped out last semester cause like magicians it's all about creating illusions, except it's not magic show where everyone knows is entertainment, this marketing magic has real life consequences. It uses all human senses and emotions to deceive people. S cialist nations are good at creating these illusions too, at with c pitalism you can pick and choose, you can look out for yourself

@us3rG Ай бұрын

@LukeSchoen Ай бұрын

"Unavoidable" :D Lol. I've been whole food plant based for over a decade, Would NEVER poison myself with trash, "Unavoidable If your a heathen" maybe.

@ThoseNigerianTwins 29 күн бұрын

The Gatorade at the end, love that! It shows balance in life and also shows another side to nutrition - the why behind why we reach for things.

@bvbxiong5791 Ай бұрын

lady: all you need is water also lady: *drinks gatorade

@artheemisia Ай бұрын

Most meal replacement shakes are high sugar/seed oil garbage - including Glucerna for diabetics that has 21 g of carbs 😵‍💫

@Ratgodx Ай бұрын

The food is basically pre-digested. So yea there’s no nutrients left. They were “eaten” already. Absolutely mad that we eat this stuff.

@mrevp Ай бұрын

That’s not remotely correct. Why cooking foods can reduce many vitamins. Processing foods can make it easier to absorb many other nutrients. We wouldn’t get in the first place. This is true for many vegetables, for instance carrots. Cooking carrots will give you 40% more calories and vitamins and minerals. And that’s goes for eggs cooking eggs gives you access to more nutrients than eating it raw. Bodybuilder style

@sneer0101 Ай бұрын

This is complete pseudoscience nonsense. Grow up.

@radulotus Ай бұрын

@mrevp, these foods aren't just cooked. they're highly processed

@Mr-R.R. Ай бұрын

No nutrients left?? Yeah ok buddy

@Ratgodx Ай бұрын

@@Mr-R.R. enjoy your McNuggets

@ngkraft4242 Ай бұрын

when citing studies, please post the links to them too...

@Eric1396 7 күн бұрын

She literally went to drink a Gatorade just as she finished this video.😮 She doesn't even follow her own recommendations. That goes to show how addictive these things are.

@HKim0072 Ай бұрын

lol, skipped one of the biggest ones for Americans: white bread.

@KingDeadMan Ай бұрын

All bread is processed. I'll take any bread that tastes & feels like white bread, but doesn't have as much junk in it. If there aren't any options or someone with shotty tastebuds recommend bread that resembles the taste of a sponge, then I'd rather just take the white bread. 🤷‍♂️

@HKim0072 Ай бұрын

@@KingDeadMan lol, you must be American. It's really a hard argument to say white bread is better than bread from a good bakery. And, not to be pedantic, but the video was about ultra processed foods which white bread fits into that category.

@KingDeadMan Ай бұрын

@@HKim0072 The country I was grew up in has no play in what food I choose to eat, that's my decision. There wasn't any argument about bread from a bakery vs store-bought white bread in the first place. I said I'd take any bread that tastes like it (not better or worse; genuinely tastes similar enough to not be noticeable or to really care) without most, if not all, of the junk. To add to it, similarly priced, even better if it's cheaper. If the bakery can do it, then that's fine, but I won't be breaking the bank for a slice of bread. It's such a trivial thing on the short end, but it adds up overtime- especially with any other unhealthy things that may not have been considered piled up behind it.

@HKim0072 Ай бұрын

@@KingDeadMan At this point, (1) I have no idea what point you are trying to make (2) don't think you watched the video

@KingDeadMan Ай бұрын

@@HKim0072 Firstly, that's your own fault for misinterpreting what I said. Secondly, you can't comment without clicking on the video. I don't know what you stand to gain by being unnecessarily rude, but you don't even seem to be having the same conversation with me as I am with you. What are you even getting at?

@Thesakuraharona Ай бұрын

Thank you. You not only pointed out exmples of issues, but also provided viable alternatives!

@cbpuzzle Ай бұрын

I call BS. I have eaten zero of that stuff over the past 2 years. It is absolutely possible to cut those foods out

@bobbymoss6160 Ай бұрын

I think laziness has a lot to do with why people are eating ultra processed food as well. Instead of buying raw ingredients from the grocery store and cooking a meal from scratch, people spend more time on the Internet and phone, and less time in the kitchen.

@anne-mariev.3295 15 күн бұрын

Very true. I’ve been watching Secret Eaters and all episodes confirm what you’re saying.

@LoveNotWar Ай бұрын

It is a fallacy that processed food is unavoidable. I have had none for 7 months and have never been healthier. Many others have done so for many years and even decades.

@santostv. Ай бұрын

Ultra processed foods is different from processed food, processed foods include cheese,butter,tomato sauce ect

@samsongetsmelifted4005 Ай бұрын

What do you eat then?

@tarot1919 Ай бұрын

Incorrect

@lazytv4318 Ай бұрын

4:52 they used the wrong symbol... Greater than 10g sugar? Thanks for the correction sutats! 👍

@sutats Ай бұрын

4:52

@larawalker Ай бұрын

I think they meant it as an indicator, like using bold font, but it reads way wrong. If they have that symbol, use the correct one () to the others to be explicit.

@ryane6886 Ай бұрын

Haha, I knew I couldn't have been the only person to notice. Good thing I came to the comments first. A LOT of people I know make that mistake.

@coricelis Ай бұрын

AMAZING VIDEO!!! Wonderful simple explanations and great info!! THANK YOUUUU. Loved the girl. Great teacher/explanator. Great visuals too!

@doublebanana-de3dt Ай бұрын

Very clear well put together and explained video. Thanks. Mia!

@yabd792 Ай бұрын

No more ultra processed foods.

@JamieZero7 Ай бұрын

Ah miss information works on you. Do you not understand that your body needs iron and zinc? salt?

@ValleyTorian Ай бұрын

@@JamieZero7yeah, but… you can get that without consuming ultra processed foods. Not sure what point you’re trying to make

@JamieZero7 Ай бұрын

@@ValleyTorian Did you not watch the video? She claimed that foods with these in them are ultra processed even meats.

@JamieZero7 Ай бұрын

@@ValleyTorian Her definition is that stuff like orange juice and cured meats are ultra processed. Which is the most vaguest definition of ultra processed it's not even close to what anything anyone would use. Just by blending something or curing doesn't make it ultra processed. And no you can't salt from something that isn't sodium.

@sirshep4915 Ай бұрын

This was so incredibly eye opening and helpful. Thank you!!

@johnSmith-lx9nw Ай бұрын

Honestly what an awesome video, need more of these!

@WattSounds Ай бұрын

Great video. Every school should be playing this in class and passing it around to parents 🎉

@donaldnewell4868 Ай бұрын

Gatorade was initially intended as a drink for use during and right after intense workouts. It replenishes sodium and potassium lost through sweating, provides hydration, and offers quickly digested calories. It was designed specifically for the Florida Gators football team's workouts. The drink still plays that role for sports workouts today.

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

Gatorade didn't have artificial colors when it first came out. It's a very basic electrolyte drink, not much better than Pedialyte. Research modern electrolyte drinks, you sound like an ad for Gatorade.

@ops_intel Ай бұрын

Ultra processed foods are quite easy to cut out. They are abundant, yes. But you can cook all of your meals using fresh ingredients and basically drink water. When I want a sweet drink, I opt for coconut juice. For snacks, I eat a lot of fruit or if I want something different, I buy chocolate covered almonds or lightly sugared cashews. I have lost 10 lbs in a month and I am down nearly 2.5% in body fat. The crazy thing is I do not feel hungry and I do not really crave snacks or fast foods. There were a few days in the beginning were I was irritable but once I got over that, eating clean became a habit.

@AvocadoXenomorph Ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing all this. People in the states need to be more aware of topics like this.

@micolo123 Ай бұрын

Did she actually just gulp down a Gatorade right after saying you likely don't need it unless you're dripping with sweat from a workout 😂

@PhoenixCharredEagle Ай бұрын

Helpful information! Thanks.

@maxinla2501 5 сағат бұрын

It’s crazy to me as a French that this is considered very informational, because it ALL seems SO obvious to me. Sadly it helps portray how deep the disparity on food knowledge between France and the US is

@cay3688 Ай бұрын

Refilling your soda also blows my mind in the USA. It should be banned for good.

@FabricateUnclear Ай бұрын

For once I'm early... and its for unhealthy foods lol

@superbmediacontentcreator Ай бұрын

Early and still stupid... great...

@MagicjavaGames Ай бұрын

Don’t fall for the trap of “only in moderation” like your video literally said once you have them it’s no longer in control

@Chicahcah Ай бұрын

Government guidelines should be ignored. They currently advise 2,000 cals per day. I’m a 5’2” woman and had an In Body Composition test done. I’m supposed to eat 1,265 calories per day. Each person is unique and has different needs. Find a dietician and do it right. Covid should have taught us all a big lesson in blindly following any government.

@therealventures Ай бұрын

The food pyramid is something you should not follow, too. A diet consisting of mainly carbs isn't good.

@Carey86 29 күн бұрын

So what is the point of the FDA if not to make sure food & drugs are safe for us? Why aren’t these junk food companies treated like tobacco companies?

@philanimanqele8987 Ай бұрын

Every human should watch this video

@Omegaki314 Ай бұрын

I loved this. So informative. My fridge is horrifying to look into now that i know these things 😅😢

@NilDesperandumVeritasOditMoras Ай бұрын

Right ? Makes me almost jealous of squirrels outside. They eat healthy all day. 😂

@popwilly3080 Ай бұрын

@@NilDesperandumVeritasOditMoras no troubles, no stress.

@MJ-jw8nb Ай бұрын

"Eating ultra processed food is unavoidable". No. It's avoidable, no one is forcing it into your mouth or to buy it. Americans just don't like saying "no" to addictive comfort food. I stopped ultra processed food, because I had chronic health problems as a teen from eating such. 10 years later, I'm not even tempted anymore. My tastebuds have changed, and I now associate feeling misrable and ill rather than "comforted" by those foods.

@aurathedraak7909 Ай бұрын

Tv dinners are up there in the ultra, but since i live in the eu, we regulate this kind of stuff, unlike America it's just chemicals and money

@sallyjohnstone8535 Ай бұрын

you CAN avoid ultra processed, it's hard but totally possible. I dont manage it cos I like crisps too much haha, have a pack once a month approx. But it is totally possible. great video, totally aggree with almost everything u say, but just wanna point out that no-one is force feeding us this stuff

@Chris-ut6eq Ай бұрын

Good video! Allows people to learn how to make better choices!

@notequalto5179 20 күн бұрын

I've been living with my Turkish friend for graduate school. We've made lots of meals together. I've felt so much better eating the Mediterranean diet that influenced our meals. The real secret has got to be that influx of whole foods over ultra processed ones!

@FreedomMiso Күн бұрын

I appreciate the education on the "buzzwords." I tell friends and family all the time that most of those words don't mean anything at all unless they're legally bound and legitimately certified.

@giglioflex Ай бұрын

Also note that many sweeteners aren't counted as sugar on the label (like erythritol for example) so be wary of these in the ingredients. Not only does it allow companies to mislead customers but these sweeteners also typically carry their own set of drawbacks.

@22ergie Ай бұрын

Artificial "sweeteners": Aspartame, Phenylalanine, Saccharine...I'm allergic to ALL of them, thank God. It's in so many products in the US: chewing gum, toothpaste, etc.

@dodgek5270 Ай бұрын

@22ergie allergies are a different issue. Some people are allergic to peanuts. Artificial sweeteners are a godsend for me. I can satisfy my sweet tooth without the calories of sugar.

@22ergie Ай бұрын

I'm all for you on that, its just that they make me violently ill. Trust me I wish I could just use any toothpaste I wanted to, or chew any old gum. Have a great day!@@dodgek5270

@santostv. Ай бұрын

Every sugar free product uses aspartame, just read the ingredients list

@LOKSTED Ай бұрын

These sweeteners aren't counted as sugar because they're not sugar

@CJRM-om9os Ай бұрын

UPF and processed foods appear to compliment the pharmaceutical cartel. These foods in America are actually getting VERY expensive, so why purchase? Many are starting back yard gardens, patio gardens. Cooking at home. You can make healthy snacks like chips at home too, so easy.

@nikodimosmarkose6962 Ай бұрын

This trend has been introduced to a lot of developing African countries. It’s trendy and expensive to eat processed foods than the real food they have been accustomed to for eons. It’s a shame!

@SavannahBurris 18 сағат бұрын

Learning about this stuff is what made me reduce my consumption of the meat alternatives. They’re still delicious occasionally but I’ve replaced it with tofu, chickpeas, falafel and other sources of protein. The beyond burgers can come out on a camping trip but they’re not a good fit for my day to day diet.

@gisellespringer Ай бұрын

Loved this ❤❤❤❤ more people need to understand nutrition and how it affects your health.

@wrinklesandsprinkles Ай бұрын

My gut has literally began throwing up food that is filled with chemicals and ultra processed. I must cook everything from scratch…everything! The ingredients I use are top of line and organic. I have had to learn to read labels and cook. I was not brought up in a home where fresh food was served. My mother was never taught to cook so she prepared things that came with instructions such as most shelf stable “foods”. It’s a lot of work and very expensive but it’s better than vomiting everyday.

@popwilly3080 Ай бұрын

There ya go 👍

@nayeontofu Ай бұрын

Same. I have gut issues and was only ever fed processed food with instructions because my parents also didn't know how to cook. I'm trying to do the opposite of what I was taught because 1. I have to for health reasons now and 2. Better to start now then later for my own health

@leftishleolalala Ай бұрын

Google Turkish food, you will get your health back. I promise. There are super easy recipes. Easiest is adding some salad and soup to your every meal. Tarhana soup and çoban salata for example. I hope you will get your health back. ❤

@mackenzietemme6041 6 күн бұрын

I wish it talked about how some areas in America just don’t have fresh food easily available or that fresh food sometimes isn’t safe to eat if not regulated properly, to show what to eat if you can’t get it or eat it.

@gretchinmiller150 Ай бұрын

I’m seeing a dietitian in a few months to get a better understanding of what foods are good and bad and make healthy lifestyle changes. I’ve made a few changes already and have started a good log so that the dietitian can get an idea of what I eat in a day. This video is helpful and I’ve taken some notes so that I can be more aware of what I’m buying when I go to the grocery store. Thank you!

@douglassmith9445 Ай бұрын

When are these processed foods going to be banned in the United States so that we can be treated with respect as human beings?

@8-bitdscoding509 Ай бұрын

Probably never, as ultra-prossesed foods are a gift from God for the super wealthy organizations that use them, which are exceedingly powerful

@jacquie212 Ай бұрын

I think we probably spend $4k per month on our 5 family household. We probably eat maybe 5% UP, instead grass fed, organic and free range, no seed oil. Probably almost 3x eating “normal”. How are normal people supposed to afford that? For me, it is worth it. No point having money in the bank if you are sick or dead. But you shouldn’t need to be a top 5% income to eat healthy, and while it will always cost more to eat the best, we need to raise the floor on “worst” to allow average Americans to afford it. It is an investment in the future of this country to do so.

@DietBajaBlast Ай бұрын

So $1,000 a week in groceries, or $52,000 a year... just for your groceries. Total BS

@Nebulister Ай бұрын

L take

@Betweoxwitegan Ай бұрын

@@DietBajaBlastGroceries should be like 50$ per person a week, perhaps a little more it depends on where you live and what you buy ultimately. Organic and free range is a literal scam and so wasting money on that is dumb. There's no way they spend 4000$ a month on food.

@7bloodi Ай бұрын

Talking out of your ass

@jacquie212 Ай бұрын

@@Betweoxwitegan last month was $3500. I included eating out in the $4k tbf. $50 per person is eating UP crap. It’s cheap, but it’s not healthy. Americans are some of the unhealthiest people in the world, and you suggest I eat like them? I eat somewhat Mediterranean (because that’s what I was brought up on), and literally I am only replicating the foods I ate growing up. Seattle is one of most expensive cities in the country for groceries, so there is that. We can afford it, but grass fed milk is $7 per quart, fresh slow risen sour dough about the same. Avocado oil is $30 for 2qt. Pasture raised eggs, $8/dz. The basics just add up fast when you avoid UP. I have heart disease markers, so I avoid excess omega 6, so most seed oils, and even meat from corn fed animals. If you want to roll the dice on organic then your choice, but I won’t. When china (who let’s be honest doesn’t care about people) is banning stuff then I ain’t buying it. 25% of the pesticides used by volume in the U.S. is banned in the EU. Of the 1.2 billion pounds of pesticides used in USA agriculture in 2016, roughly 322 million pounds were of pesticides banned in the EU, 40 million were of pesticides banned in China

@appaccount7203 Ай бұрын

The shocking thing about this is that people need to be told all this; something full of refined sugar or is literally the COLOUR BLUE is bad for you!

@TheViciousVendetta Ай бұрын

That Avatar movie comparison was wild and really brought the ad budget into perspective for me, wow.

@stormyuniverse97 Ай бұрын

this is really helpful - It would be really helpful to get listed ingredients to avoid from you personally!

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

If you can't pronounce it, don't eat it. If the ingredient list is super long don't eat it. Pretty simple.

@rosalie.e.morgan Ай бұрын

@RealMTBAddict half of the common difficult words are vitamins though, so look up what they actually are

@EMO1tachi Ай бұрын

Everything, eat air 👍

@EMO1tachi Ай бұрын

Wait a minute air is fucked too

@StudioHoekhuis Ай бұрын

'...you can't cut these (ultra processed) foods out'. But you can, I've started eating a whole-food-plant-based diet 2 years ago. Sure, it took some effort and adjustments, learning some new cooking skills, but it can be done. Now I'm on a much healthier weight, better sleep cycle and happier all around.

@Kate.Sangalang Ай бұрын

Being in orthodontic treatment was the only thing that prevented me from buying and eating chips and chocolates, pizza, burgers. My acne went away, i lost face fat and weight naturally without even trying.

@janarit4762 Ай бұрын

Most of it makes good sense and there certainly are some things we consume that we think are good for us, but really are not. But when she indicated that unless someone is dripping with sweat after a workout they need sports drinks.. no.. you never, ever need to drink those colorful sugary drinks, ever. And just because nutrition experts themselves still consume something does not mean you need to. You can avoid donuts and colas, just do not buy them.

@jorritpels Ай бұрын

Funny how they make a deal about the buzzwords but keep referring to nutritionists. Nutritionist is not legally defined, whereas a dietitian is professionally certified and registered. I can claim to be a nutritionist and give advice but doesn't mean I know what I am talking about.

@JamieZero7 Ай бұрын

Bro they tried to make Zinc, Salt and Iron. Sound scary bad. This is pure propaganda.