Ultra-Processed Foods: The Joke's on Us, Apparently

Welcome back to the Innate Living Center blog, where common sense prevails! Today, we're diving into a topic that should have all of us rolling our eyes: ultra-processed foods and their supposed lack of impact on obesity. Yes, you read that right. According to a new USDA study, ultra-processed foods are getting a free pass. Seriously? 

First off, let’s talk about the genius squad behind this revelation – 20 experts. Twenty! And they still can't reach a consensus on whether eating food that has more in common with plastic than with a potato is bad for us. It’s almost like saying, “Hey, drinking motor oil might be fine because there's no consensus on its definition!” If you feel your blood pressure rising, trust me, you’re not alone.

The crux of their argument? The definition of ultra-processed food, as per the NOVA classification, isn’t up to par. Imagine needing a PhD to figure out that a bag of neon-orange cheese puffs isn’t doing your body any favors. The NOVA classification, for those who haven’t heard, is a system that categorizes foods based on the extent and purpose of their processing. And these 20 experts are telling us it's too vague. Well, color me surprised! 

You don’t need to be an expert to know that ultra-processed foods are created for profit, not to enhance human health. They're engineered to be hyper-palatable, making it nearly impossible to stop at just one bite. They're packed with additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients – a veritable chemistry set in every mouthful. 

And yet, here we are, listening to 20 experts who can’t seem to agree that this stuff is bad for us. It’s like watching a clown car at the circus – amusing at first, but ultimately tragic. 

Here’s some common sense for you: eating non-processed foods is always the best option. Meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, – you know, actual food – should be the cornerstone of your diet. Ultra-processed foods? They should be avoided at all costs. They contribute nothing to our health and everything to the bottom lines of big food corporations.

In conclusion, let's leave the debates to the so-called experts and stick to what we know. Ultra-processed foods are terrible for you. End of story. Eat real food. Live a healthy life. And maybe, just maybe, the next time you hear about another study claiming otherwise, you can have a good laugh at the absurdity of it all.

Check out the article here and the Twitter link here.

Let’s not let 20 experts dictate what we already know – ultra-processed foods are not our friends.