https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/ditching-ultraprocessed-foods-can-be-hard-heres-where-to-start-c37728d7 QT:{{”
Target the biggest offenders
Sugary drinks and processed meats are the most problematic foods, with the most robust scientific evidence showing they’re harmful. …. Processed meats include bacon, hot dogs and sausages, along with more virtuous-sounding lunchtime staples like deli turkey. Mozaffarian says you should avoid them all or cut back to less than once a week. …
When choosing ready-to-eat snacks and meals, check the label and aim for products that clock in at less than 1.5 calories per gram, says Kevin Hall, a former scientist at the National Institutes of Health who led the agency’s research on ultraprocessed foods before he left in the spring. Ultraprocessed foods are often energy-dense, containing more calories per gram than less-processed foods.
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Some ultraprocessed foods do rank as healthier than others, says Maya Vadiveloo, associate professor of nutrition at the University of Rhode Island. In that bucket? Some whole-grain breads, low-sugar yogurts, tomato sauces, nut butters and plant-based meat alternatives. “}}
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