10/12/2025
Making sense of food doesn’t have to be complicated. Instead of relying on star ratings or the flashy nutrition claims on the front of a packet, flip it over and check the ingredients list. That’s where the real story is.
Fresh is always best, and generally, the fewer ingredients and preservatives, the better. Aim for most of your diet to come from fresh or minimally processed foods, and let the packaged options with additives make up a smaller portion.
But life is real. Accessibility and affordability matter. So when you do choose packaged foods, look for the better options and balance them alongside your fresh or frozen staples. It’s about making informed choices, not perfect ones