From the Farm to the Factory

The majority of foods found on grocery store shelves have undergone some type of processing: cooking, canning, drying and pasteurizing all count. But many also contain chemicals, preservatives, dyes, oils, flavoring agents and refined sugars. These fall into a category called ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a range of health issues, including obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers. Click here to learn more about ultra-processed foods and why reaching for minimally processed foods instead—even if they take a little more time and preparation—is a better choice.

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