Hidden Ingredients to Avoid in Ultra-Processed ‘Healthy’ Foods
Walk into any modern grocery store, and you are greeted by a sea of “clean” labels. Boxes are emblazoned with terms like Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, and Organic. This is known as the “Health Halo” effect—a marketing strategy designed to make consumers believe a product is inherently good for them based on a single virtuous attribute.
However, if you turn the package over and look past the bold claims, you often find a list of industrial substances that bear little resemblance to real food. Many of these products are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs): formulations of food-derived substances combined with additives to make them shelf-stable and hyper-palatable. To protect your metabolic health, you must learn to spot the hidden ingredients that undermine even the most “healthy” looking snacks.
1. The Texture Manipulators: Emulsifiers and Gums
In the world of “healthy” plant milks, protein shakes, and gluten-free breads, …
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