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According to the most recent studies, the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is highest in high-income Anglo-Saxon countries, where these products represent more than half of daily caloric intake.
United States: Approximately 58%–60% of daily calories come from ultra-processed foods. United Kingdom: Very close, at 57%. In children, this figure can reach up to 65%.
Canada: Exceeds 50% of the average diet.
Australia: Around 42%–44%. South Africa: Approximately 39%.
Latin America: Chile and Mexico lead the region with close to 30%.
Continental Europe: Countries like Spain have seen a rapid increase, reaching 32%, while Italy maintains lower levels (approximately 18%) due to greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ultra-processed-food-consumption-by-country/ (2025)
Childhood chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, and depression are on the rise; nearly one in five American children is obese, and one in seven teenagers suffers from mental health disorders. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was formed to address children's health. The Commission identified four main drivers of childhood chronic illnesses: poor diet, exposure to toxic chemicals, lack of physical activity combined with chronic stress, and overmedication through unnecessary prescriptions.
https://www.malone.news/p/the-maha-report
We must fight to win a battle that only leads to illness and death. Practical Strategies:
--- The 5-Ingredient Rule: When reading a label, if the product has more than five ingredients or includes names you wouldn't recognize in a home kitchen (maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, refined vegetable oils, artificial colors), it's an ultra-processed food.
--- Prioritize the "Market" over the "Supermarket": Foods without labels (fruit, vegetables, bulk grains) are the foundation of a protective diet. Shopping at local markets drastically reduces exposure to packaged products. More difficult in cities.
-- Batch Cooking: Most people resort to ultra-processed foods due to lack of time. Spending a few hours cooking legumes, whole grains (like quinoa or basmati rice), and steamed vegetables allows you to have real food ready for busy days. Replace processed snacks with raw nuts or seeds.
-- Most name-brand bags are made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and are BPA (Bisphenol A) and phthalate-free. However, this doesn't make them completely inert:
Recent studies suggest that the opening, closing, and friction of flexible plastics can release microscopic plastic particles directly onto food. Plastic is lipophilic. Storing foods with oils or fats in plastic bags for extended periods promotes the absorption of certain compounds from the material.
Unlike rigid plastics, thin bags fragment more quickly into microplastics that end up in the global food chain (water and soil). Although polyethylene is recyclable, many recycling plants don't accept bags because they get tangled in the machinery.
There are chemically and environmentally more stable options: Food-grade silicone. Reusable, it withstands high temperatures without degrading. Ideal for freezing vegetables and fruits, and for transporting snacks.
https://foodpackagingforum.org/news/report-links-food-packaging-to-consumption-of-millions-or-even-billions-of-plastic-particles (2026)
"[M}odern screen habits feed the same reward pathways" A double whammy. The Ultra Processed Foods hit one side of the addiction center while the flash card filmed Movies and Shows excite the other side. Also, the never ending commercials of enticing treats to feed the hunger for the Ultra processed fare. Fertilizer for cravings and couch potato growth.