Ultra-processed foods have become one of nutrition’s hottest topics. But does being “ultra-processed” automatically make a food unhealthy? Monica and dietetic intern Aden Van Cleef break down the NOVA classification system, what the research actually tells us, and why foods within the same category can have very different nutritional profiles. They also discuss the important roles that convenience, cost, shelf life, time, and access to cooking equipment play in our food choices. Instead of putting foods on trial based solely on processing, this episode takes a look at the bigger picture of nutrition.

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Eatrightpro.org. Accessed September 8, 2026. https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/practice-trends/examining-the-nova-food-classification-system-and-healthfulness-of-ultra-processed-foods.

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