A year and three months ago, I made a decision that would drastically change my life: I gave up ultra-processed food. At the time, I couldn't have predicted that I'd still be committed to this lifestyle change well over a year later, nor could I have foreseen the profound and positive impact it would have on my health. Unlike temporary fixes such as Dry January, which are beneficial in their own right, the dietary adjustments I've embraced are designed for longevity, aiming to enhance my well-being for many years to come.
Surprisingly, it hasn't been a struggle; I haven't reduced my food intake, I've simply altered what I eat. The benefits have been significant and noticeable. Putin issues chilling 'surrender or die' warning after making new ceasefire demand Dad made friend dig own grave and kill himself after raping 6-year-old daughter But what exactly constitutes ultra-processed foods? Dr Chris Van Tulleken, an infectious diseases doctor at University College London, BBC science presenter, and New York Times bestselling author, offers a straightforward definition: "If it's wrapped in plastic and it contains at least one ingredient that you don't typically find in a domestic kitchen, then it's ultra-processed food.
" Among the most ubiquitous ultra-processed foods (UPFs) you'll find: Packaged bread. breakfast cereals and granola. flavoured yoghurt.
chocolate, biscuits, and crisps. energy and granola bars. fizzy drinks.
ready meals. For years, my breakfast staple was granola a.
