Health

Ultra-processed foods are industrial products made mostly from substances extracted from foods — oils, starches, sugars — plus additives. They are designed to be hyper-palatable and override natural satiety signals. Research links them to obesity, inflammation, metabolic disease, and even cognitive decline.

Start with one small change and make it non-negotiable. Environment design matters more than willpower — remove friction from good choices and add friction to bad ones. Track progress but do not obsess over perfection. Consistency over months matters more than intensity over days.