Many of the products that now fill supermarket shelves simply didn’t exist a century ago: sodas, sugary cereals, snacks, nuggets, instant meals… These so-called “ultra-processed” foods have become a central part of our daily lives. But what exactly are they? How did they become so widespread? And what are the consequences for our health?

A slow cooker recipe for Cabbage Bean Soup. This hearty soup is nutritious, flavorful, and perfect for any day!

The 7-grain cereal and wheat bran contribute to a hearty texture and excellent fiber content.

Simple Bean, Chia, Quinoa, and Wheat Bran Patties with Banana and Avocado

A hearty, slow-cooked cabbage, lentil, and bean soup thickened naturally with chia, quinoa, flax seeds, and cornmeal. Packed with fiber, plant protein, and warming spices — perfect for a whole food plant-based lifestyle.

A flavorful, gut-friendly slow cooker stew packed with cabbage, vegetables, quinoa, and plant-based protein. Easy to make and perfect for a WFPB lifestyle.