I believe this is non-UPF judging by the ingredients list, but is it possible this is 'clean labelling' and hiding UPF processes? This is meant to last 4 weeks after opening when kept in the fridge.
The effects of gums and overrun on what we think is the good stuff...
https://medium.com/@dapscience/the-encrapification-of-store-bought-ice-cream-2da2d58ee0b9
Is it worth the effort completely eliminating ultra processed foods from your diet as opposed to 80% or 90% ultra processed foods free? Does the extra effort make a big difference in the end? What’s the difference between someone who eats strictly whole foods only and someone who is similar but not all the way? Does it even make a positive difference decides the psychology superiority complex it can give, which is nice.
Is this too good to be true?
I started cutting out UPFs a month ago and I don’t have desserts too often anyways but I do love them and don’t want to feel like I’m depriving myself of “fun foods” by eating healthy
Do any of you have any dessert recommendations or desserts that tend to be your go-to?
Currently I just have:
fresh fruit
frozen fruit
porridge/oatmeal with organic honey/fruits
yoghurt with honey/fruit
xD so I clearly don’t have any ideas I want to have a flavoured protein shake but 🥲 I’m guessing that’s off the menu and plant milks seem to be fortified so I’m guessing I also have to cut that out eventually
Anyways I’m from the UK if you have any grocery product recommendations but I’m open to hearing about what you guys have in other countries too!
We have just released this report, where the abstract and key findings are:
Over 60% of UK foods are ultra-processed, with flavourings as the most common indicator. This is based on our 2026 analysis of 50,000 UK food products, assessing the share classified as ultra-processed (UPFs).
I ate very very clean last week. I’ve been dealing with physical anxiety. Like hyper aware of sensations. I believe it’s rooted from me knowing I’ve been eating very bad for years and scared of the effects.
Well, I’ve been eating really clean and ate some UPF for two days. Quite a bit.
Next day anxiety out of the roof. Never felt guilt eating so mentally I was fine but the body sensations were there.
Has anyone dealt with something like this?
Anxiety after eating this type of food?
I'm 5ft1 and currently trying to lose weight on a 1300-1400 calorie diet. I do weight lifing, but i'm not consistent. I am more consistent with getting 10,000 to 15,000 steps a day. My diet so far consists of 1 pepsi max, 2 -3 (no added sugar) protein bars, 1 packet of crisps, then an actual meal in the evening which may still include UPF (for example Heck chicken sausages or M&S chicken slices or Gourmet lentil packets, which also includes UPF ingredients), but I will also include whole foods like cottage cheese, lentil soup, vegtables, eggs etc. (FYI, I only use the 1 cal oil spray occasionally, no other condiments, and no hidden calories).
I know the number of protein bars and snacks and UPF are not good for overall health, but I do like the taste, I like the convenience of calorie counting, I like not having to prep. But I am now trying to reduce my reliance on UPF.
My question is, on a diet with the same number of calories, with mostly whole foods, will I likely see faster weight loss?
I used to be able to lose weight quickly. But I am now in my 40s and find that it takes longer. I know age will have an impact but I wondered if my reliance on UPF is also slowing me down.
Edit: UPF: Ultra processed Foods
ever since cutting out upf, (been maybe 3 weeks or more I haven't kept track) ive been having crazy food noise. its like when i see it my brain tells me "eat it" and even when I'm in my room i think about what i could eat downstairs. my entire family eats this stuff so its hard to avoid. i have to shop for my own vegetables.
but even when I've just eaten a meal it's still on my mind or the thing in my mind is something i know i don't like. but I can't stop thinking about it. Im not undereating or severely restricting myself from anything. hell i even ate more just to see if it would go away but it didn't. It's like I'm always hungry while being full at the same time? have you experienced this? what can i do?
it usually spikes at night and i basically have to power through 5 hours until i get too tired to think.
My default is EVOO but sometimes a recipe calls for something more neutral-tasting.
As I understand it, refined olive oil is a compromise because it’s more processed (but at least it’s not a seed oil), whereas cold pressed rapeseed oil is less processed but is obviously… a seed oil.
(I live in a country where rapeseed oil is made locally, unlike olive oil, so that’s one unrelated benefit in terms of carbon footprint)
Any thoughts / opinions / evidence on which is the better option in terms of processing would be gratefully received!
Hi,
I like eating a quick pre-workout snack at 6:30am ish, 15mins before my gym session (usually weights, occasionally a run), & have my 'proper' brekkie when home at like 8:40ish
Currently i normally eat some japanese sweet potato w/ low fat greek yogurt - is this OK? i see many people eat muesli bars or rice cakes just before for 'quick' energy and saying to avoid complex things like potato, but i'm treating to eat whole foods (& want abs!), so looking for any advice! Thanks:)