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I have made a few posts in which I commented on the situation with Ultra Processed foods, how they are killing us (or shortening our lives) and how essentially about 8 mega food companies supply/control over 50% of what we eat. I even said that it'll come to be the tabacco story of the future with food execs knowing exactly what they were doing and sought profit and growth at the expense of human health.

It'll be interesting to see if this issue becomes political like, for example, the environment.

STORY

San Francisco files landmark lawsuit, comparing ultra-processed food companies to 'big tobacco'
The city argues ultra-processed foods have led to a health care crisis.

Agreed 100 percent bro.

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-are-ultra-processed-foods

I think that is one of the reasons food in Europe tastes so different from food in the US

I made a switch to whole foods back when I was diagnosed with diabetes. We buy few canned goods or much of anything out of a box. We start with fresh or frozen meat and veggies try to cook with whole natural foods without the bastardization with additives, preservatives, artificial gobbledygook… I can’t even walk into a McD’s, Taco bell, white castle, or a few other places that sell chemical representations of food without getting gut cramps… and a lot of people live entirely on that crap.

Now, we’re accustomed to paying a little more to make real food… but it’s probably the one health choice I/we made that saved me to this point.

UPF should be eliminated. they are horrible!

What are the 5 most processed foods to avoid?
AI Overview
The five most processed foods to avoid are sugary drinks, processed meats, packaged snacks, sugary breakfast cereals, and frozen/fast foods. These items are often high in sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, and additives, with minimal nutritional value.
1. Sugary drinks
Examples: Sodas, energy drinks, sweetened coffee and tea.
Why to avoid: High in added sugar and empty calories, with no real nutritional value.
2. Processed meats
Examples: Hot dogs, sausages, bacon, ham, and deli meats.
Why to avoid: Often contain high levels of sodium and preservatives like nitrates and nitrites.
3. Packaged snacks
Examples: Potato chips, cookies, crackers, and pretzels.
Why to avoid: Typically made with refined flours, salt, and additives to increase shelf life and flavor.
4. Sugary breakfast cereals
Examples: Most cereals marketed to children.
Why to avoid: Usually high in sugar, refined grains, and artificial colors, while being low in fiber and protein.
5. Frozen/fast foods
Examples: Frozen pizzas, chicken nuggets, and fast food burgers.
Why to avoid: Loaded with unhealthy fats, processed carbs, and a wide array of artificial ingredients.