Author Archive | Andy Bellatti

Ultra-Processed Food: Broccoli vs. Chips Ahoy

Do you know the difference between processed and ULTRA-processed?

We know the United States has a problem with ultra-processed foods, and we can point to the well-documented health effects of overconsuming these foods. If the food industry wants to hijack and reframe the dialogue on processed foods, it is important for health advocates to have an alternate strategy that clearly communicates the importance of making room for whole, unprocessed foods. Continue Reading Do you know the difference between processed and ULTRA-processed?

Four Healthwashing PItfalls to Watch Out For

Four “Healthwashing” Unprocessed Pitfalls

It is no secret that the food industry is a master of deceptive marketing. Its liberty with the term “natural” (largely due to the Food and Drug Administration’s refusal to come up with a strict definition) has been covered extensively, as have countless examples of “healthwashing” that try to pass off highly processed and minimally nutritious offerings as wholesome. This time, I want to bring your attention to the many ways in which Big Food likes to concoct a false… Continue Reading Four “Healthwashing” Unprocessed Pitfalls Continue Reading Four “Healthwashing” Unprocessed Pitfalls