aberrate_junior_beatnik (he/him)

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  • Why use a word that doesn’t mean what it means?

    Even if I’m not “being a literalist,” there’s no stable definition of ultra-processed foods. Within the literature the same foods get classified into different levels of processing by different authors. And there’s no reason why a food that’s more processed is more unhealthy than a food that’s less processed. I don’t think most people would say a ribeye with melted butter on it is “ultra-processed”, but it’s still not really heart healthy. Likewise protein powder is a heavily processed product that, as part of a varied diet, can be supportive of your health.

    This whole thing is just the latest fad in diet culture, it’s complete bullshit. Just say junk food.