In this episode, we dive into the world of nutrition and the often-debated topic of ultra-processed foods with our guest, Julie Hess, a renowned research nutritionist at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.Julie's work revolves around identifying and evaluating strategies to help Americans align with the Dietary Guidelines. As a former Vice President of Scientific Affairs for the National Dairy Council in Chicago, she brings a wealth of expertise. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hess last winter when she presented her groundbreaking research at a conference recently published in the Journal of Nutrition.Today, she finally gets to share her insights with us, particularly on the topic of ultra-processed foods. For parents concerned about food quality, Julie sheds light on whether ultra-processed foods can be a nutritious choice for your family. Join us as we explore the science behind ultra-processed foods and how they fit into a nutritious eating pattern. What Youll Learn About Can Your Diet Be Healthy if You Eat Ultra-Processed Foods? with Julie Hess:+ Julie's journey into the field of nutrition research+ Demystifying the classification of whole foods, processed foods, and ultra-processed foods+ Understanding food processing levels in the NOVA classification system+ Can a diet of ultra-processed foods meet the Dietary Guidelines?+ Challenges and considerations in defining healthy diets+ The role of taste, convenience, and affordability in navigating food choices+ The health impact of ultra-processed foods+ The influence of children's food preferences on family diets+ Informed decision-making to overcome fear of ultra-processed foodsThere are a lot of nutrient-dense choices out there that may have a few more ingredients in them that are still perfectly healthy and safe choices. Don't be afraid of foods that are labeled ultra-processed if theyre nutrient-dense.- Julie Hess// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/Dietary Guidelines Meet NOVA: Developing a menu for a Healthy Dietary Pattern Using Ultra-Processed Foodshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37356502A New Book is Coming! Get on the list to be the first to know when!https://thenourishedchild.com/size-wiseJills private practicehttps://jillcastle.com/pediatric-nutrition-practice// GOT QUESTIONS?Want your burning question answered in our podcast? Get the answers straight from Jill Castle. Drop your questions through this linkhttps://www.speakpipe.com/TheNourishedChildpodcast// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
