Ultra-Processed Foods
Do You Put Antifreeze on Your Skin? In Your Mouth?
While writing the previous post on ultra-processed foods, I received an email from Naturopath Darin Ingles with the subject line: “What do antifreeze and cosmetics have in common?” Turns out, they both contain propylene glycol, a synthetic chemical derived from petroleum that is an ingredient used in both antifreeze and over 4,000 skincare products and … Read more
Should You Hang Turnips Over Your Front Door?
This is the last article in a series devoted to ultra-processed foods or UPFs. I’ve written about them for a while because I feel so strongly that they are the root cause of our healthy eating deficiencies. Hopefully, you can see their dangers and feel motivated to start transitioning away from them, step by small … Read more
What a Coincidence!
Remember all the nutrition warnings we’ve been given over the years: Transfats, excess fats, excess sodium, sugar, corn syrup, refined grains, artificial colors, preservatives, artificial flavors . . . Ever notice where these all reside? In processed foods! For the health of the nation, manufacturers were ordered to reduce fat, eliminate hydrogenated oils, reduce sodium, … Read more