Albert Einstein said that “everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” When it comes to our diets, this principle boils down to three words: Eat Whole Foods.
Welcome to Lesson 3! In this lesson we’ll focus on the following:
- Whole Foods: Understand the importance of choosing an eating style that emphasizes whole foods, prepared in a healthy way.
- Processed Foods: Learn about the different types of processed foods—what’s okay, and what you should watch out for.
- Ultra-processed Foods: How to identify ultra-processed foods and eliminate them from your diet—other than an occasional treat.
A whole foods diet isn’t about depriving yourself of foods that you like. It’s about transitioning to an eating style that feeds your body and soul! Are you ready? Then let’s go.
References
- Chen X., et al. Consumption of ultra-processed food and health outcomes: A systematic review of epidemiological evidence. Nutrition Journal. 2020;19:86.
- Juul F., et al. Ultra-processed food consumption among U.S. adults from 2001 to 2018. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2022;115(1):211-221.
- Fadnes L., et al. Estimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modeling study. PLoS Medicine. 2022.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003889.
