Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems.
Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch.
Although there isn't a set definition of UPFs, Hobson avoids foods that are manufactured using five or more ingredients, many of which you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen.
AdvertisementThere are plenty of nutrient-dense UPFs, such as store-bought hummus, that you don't need to cut out simply because they're ultra-processed.
"Not that that's necessarily bad, but if you're trying to reduce your intake of ultra-processed foods, then trying to get stuff as natural as possible is the key," he said.
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