What’s Not to Love?
When There’s More to This Than Meets the Eye
Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods
Marketers are Good at What They Do


So most people, like me, look at the label for animal crackers and think “OK! This is a healthy choice!” and drop it in their cart.
When it Comes to Your Inflammatory Response, Ingredients Matter

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Enriched flour – ultra-processed wheat flour. Though enhanced with synthetic vitamins and minerals, this refined flour is inflammatory.
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Soybean Oil – this refined vegetable oil is high in omega 6 fatty acids. While our body requires these fatty acids, our western diet provides more than we need. Vegetable oils are widely used in processed foods. Though it might seem harmless in this one food, there’s a cumulative effect that takes place. Vegetable oils are often used in processed foods, restaurant cooking, etc… It quickly adds up to HIGH levels of this INFLAMMATORY oil being in our diet, wreaking havoc on our guts.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup – an artificial sugar made from corn syrup. Studies show this artificial sugar increases inflammatory markers. High intake over time can lead to a wide range of diseases and illnesses.
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Salt – while a little in life is ok, be mindful of how much and how often you take it in. Most canned and processed food contains it.
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Natural Flavor – a flavor additive created or altered from a natural plant. This lab-produced ingredient enhances flavor and drive sales. Many manufactures can use this as an anything goes option to drive the bottom line of their business. Meaning, it operates as a smokescreen to hide other addictive, harmful ingredients.
What I Eat Instead for Snacks
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mixed raw nuts
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an apple with almond butter
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dairy-free yogurt with homemade granola
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sliced veggies with hummus
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1/2 avocado with cucumber slices
Key Takeaways
- Sometimes, things are too good to be true, especially when it comes to food.
- Listen to your gut and body – it’s giving you signs as it’s trying to get your attention.
- Ultra processed foods are where manufacturers add flavors, additives, chemical preservatives, sugars, oils, fats and salt.
- Marketers are in the business of selling products, not providing healthy foods
- Become your own advocate and health investigator, read labels and ingredient lists.
- Pick one meal or snack to start with as you make changes to your processed foods
- Join my Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Support Facebook Group, click HERE to join. Here you’ll stay in the know and ahead of curve for your inflammation game
- Follow me on Instagram @dawnlaflinhealth
- Make an appointment for a free discovery call with me (your anti-inflammatory lifestyle coach) to chat about your safer beauty swaps. Click HERE to schedule