In this solo episode, I dive into whole foods, food processing and the food processing continuum — because the common advice to “just eat more whole foods” is often misunderstood and misapplied.

I see this confusion all of the time. People genuinely trying to eat well, choosing foods they believe are healthy and minimally processed, when in reality many of these foods sit far from the “whole food” end of the spectrum.

In this episode, I cover:

→ What whole foods actually are — and why many foods labelled as healthy don’t fit this category

→ The food processing continuum, from minimally processed foods through to ultra-processed foods

→ Why the popular “80% whole foods, 20% soul foods” rule can be misleading

→ Real-world examples of foods that sit in each category of minimally, lightly, moderately, highly, and ultra-processed foods

→ How foods marketed as healthier options — through packaging or social media — can still be highly processed (including breads, granolas, muesli bars, protein bars, and frozen meals)

This episode is designed to help you to move away from vague nutrition advice and towards a more logical way of thinking about food — one that prioritises micronutrient content for optimal health, rather than relying on clever marketing or generic rules.

If listening has made you rethink some of your “healthy” staples, I’d love to hear from you. You can DM me a product, ingredients list, and nutrition panel and I’ll happily share my thoughts or suggest alternatives.

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