🥫 What Are Ultra-Processed Foods — And Why Are Experts Sounding the Alarm?

 Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may look like everyday snacks and meals, but they're made mostly from industrial ingredients — not real, whole foods. Think flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, and lab-created additives. These products dominate grocery store shelves, but growing research suggests they could be linked to serious health risks, including obesity, heart disease, and even cancer. So why are they still everywhere — and what should you avoid?