My family tried to cut out ultraprocessed food for a week
A family in Canada attempted to eliminate ultraprocessed foods from their diet for a week. This experiment highlights the challenges many face in avoiding these convenient yet unhealthy food options. The experience raises questions about the feasibility of such dietary changes in the context of busy lifestyles and rising grocery costs.
- ▪Ultraprocessed foods are often seen as a solution to expensive groceries and hectic schedules.
- ▪The family aimed to assess whether cutting out these foods is realistic.
- ▪Health experts warn that ultraprocessed foods can have negative impacts on health.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/wellness/video-my-family-tried-to-cut-out-ultraprocessed-food-for-a-week/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 20:19:16 +0000 |
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My family tried to cut out ultraprocessed food for a weekSarah EspedidoPublished 6 seconds agoCould you or your family ditch pre-made meals and snacks for a week? For many Canadians, ultraprocessed foods are the solution to costly groceries and busy schedules. But they’re also bad for your health. To see if cutting them out is realistic, Globe health reporter Kelly Grant and her family spent a week trying to avoid all ultraprocessed foods.Please enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularCanada and U.S.
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