What are ultra-processed foods? Are all processed foods bad? Here’s everything you need to know.

Melissa Halas, CEO of SuperKids Nutrition

What are processed foods? What are ultra-processed foods? Let’s look at some definitions and examples for clarity, then dive into key steps to make the most educated choices as a consumer.

It’s not easy to figure out what’s healthy and what’s not when walking through a grocery store. Of course, a wide range of colorful, fresh, and organic vegetables top the list. But what about processed foods? We hear a lot about the negative health implications of processing – but are all processed foods bad? Not at all!

This article by Melissa Halas, MS, RD, gives you the information you need to best understand the difference between ‘healthful processed foods’ as compared to ‘ultra-processed foods’ which contain harmful substances linked to disease. Melissa even details which brand names are best for foods like peanut butter, yogurt, bread, crackers, and more. After reading this article, you’ll be armed with the information you need to make healthier brand choices.