Curious about what’s really lurking in the foods you eat every day? This eye-opening episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall pulls back the curtain on “ultra processed foods” and reveals hidden truths that the food industry doesn’t want you to know.

She delivers a powerful encore presentation about the NOVA Food Scale—a simple but revolutionary way to understand what’s in your pantry, your snacks, and your health.

Discover why 60% of the average American diet comes from ultra processed foods, and how these ingredients aren’t just about added sugar—they’re packed with unpronounceable additives like emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, artificial sweeteners, and nanoparticles. Learn how these hidden chemicals could be impacting your gut health, metabolism, and even your risk for inflammatory diseases. Darlene doesn’t just research the science—she shares her candid, personal journey of confronting these foods in her own life, the surprising results she saw, and how she guides her clients through making healthier choices.

Whether you consider yourself a clean eater or you’re just beginning to question what “healthy” even means on a food label, this episode will challenge how you think about “junk food,” nutrition, and wellness trends.

Don’t miss this in-depth episode to rethink your grocery cart, decode food labels, and protect your long-term health.Hit play, share your thoughts, and get ready for next week’s deep dive into the future of nutrition!

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Encore Presentation: Ultra-processed Foods & the Nova Scale