Nurah Speaks

Ultra Processed foods are linked to increased risk for: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Heart Disease, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression, Anxiety and a host of other conditions. These ‘food products’ pose serious health risks and have long-term health implications for consumers. But do we know the difference between real food and food products when we browse the store aisles?  Real Food (Whole Foods) are foods that come from nature, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, are considered real.  These foods have no artificial additives: such as preservatives, colorings, or flavor enhancers that alter its quality or nutritional value. Food Products are non-real food including items that have various degrees of processing.  They contain artificial ingredients considered “not real” and contain artificial ingredients, additives, or substitutes created to imitate the flavor, and texture of natural foods. They lack the nutritional density and have undergone extensive processing. Knowing the differen