Processed-Free America

Research shared this week points to some key differences with early-onset colon cancer. UPFs are involved.

https://www.businessinsider.com/young-colon-cancer-rising-new-research-food-gut-health-2026-6?fbclid=IwY2xjawUcLzxwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR62fOsscuawc4NvbJvSb3wUFZyGLuNjHdlFu47D_3uw4UwrykLlNxVd3eelPw_aem_z1XORQsViSBXEotTzxKK-A

Young colon cancer linked to specific fats in ultra-processed foods Young colon cancer may not be not the same disease doctors are used to treating. Researchers are discovering new links to modern diets and gut toxins.

Dee's Wholesome White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

https://processedfreeamerica.org/wholesome-white-chocolate-macadamia-nut-cookies/

🌱 Fiber might be one of the most underrated parts of a healthy diet.

It feeds your gut, helps keep you full, supports healthy cholesterol and blood sugar, and keeps things moving. 💪

Eat more plants. Feed your gut. Get your fiber. 🥦🫘🍓

Processed food is engineered to survive on a shelf—not to help you thrive. The more your food is altered in a factory, the less it resembles what your body was built to eat!

Metabolism is only as efficient as its fuel.

Avocado Black Bean Veggie Wrap

https://processedfreeamerica.org/avocado-black-bean-veggie-wrap/

Singing in the shower or along with the radio in the car actually has health benefits. Research out of the University of Frankfurt in Germany shows that singing releases endorphins in to your system and makes you feel energized and uplifted. It also enhances immunity as well as boosting your mood. Do your lung workout and sing away!!

When are they gonna dump the sugar?

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lucky-charms-trix-go-au-naturel-general-mills-ditches-artificial-color-rcna594663?fbclid=IwY2xjawUL39FwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6p_BIJf9oaGYoW1f0NEIbBHoLNNy8722Dbsdu4UJwphveuIXtoNaBBrSKVvA_aem_WYlWUs3R8ECzAqvg7g_Fig

Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors The Minneapolis company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes, as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika, to give its cereals their customary bright colors.

Clean Orange Julius

This smooth & refreshing classic made clean!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed organge juice
1/2 cup almond milk or lite coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia, or to taste
1/2 cup ice

Directions:
Combine all ingredients except the ice into a powerful blender and blend for 45 seconds on high. Add ice and blend until ice is mostly crushed but still a little bit coarse. Enjoy!

Real food is whole food with a minimum number of ingredients and no “food-like” additives.
While most of us probably know what real food is, the sophisticated marketing engine of the processed food industry loves to manipulate the idea to justify selling you more junk.