What are ultra-processed breakfast foods?

What are ultra-processed breakfast foods?

In this RadioNZ article and video I explain the differences between common breakfast foods, focussing on which are the most-processed (therefore offering less nutritional value) versus those which are less processed, closer to their natural form, and therefore better choices for eating on a regular basis. We take a look at cereals, yoghurts, breads and muesli bars too!

An excerpt from the article:

"If you turn to the back of the packet and something has 50 ingredients in it, lots of names and things that you don't recognise, that is the first red flag," says Claire Turnbull, an Auckland-based nutritionist and author.

UPFs are sneaking their way into our daily foods courtesy of convenience and clever front-of-pack marketing. There isn't solid data on New Zealand's intake, but in similar industrialised nations like the US and UK, about 60 percent of the energy comes from UPFs, according to Consumer NZ.

While all our meals and snacks are under attack from UPFs, breakfast is a playground for pretend-healthy food that we often turn to daily out of routine and convenience.

Find out more by reading the full article and watching the video here: What are ultra-processed breakfast foods?

Check out lots of healthy breakfast ideas here!