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Nutritionist Warns: 'High Protein' Labels Mislead on UPFs

9/1/2025

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Supermarket labels like "high protein" can mislead consumers regarding ultra-processed foods (UPFs), associated with health risks.
Nutritionist Rob Hobson advises checking labels for red flags, such as emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners, to identify UPFs.
He promotes dietary swaps that focus on balance and encourages incorporating whole foods.
Hobson's "five-ingredient rule" aids in recognizing UPFs, noting that not all packaged foods are unhealthy.

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Supermarket labels like "high protein" can mislead consumers regarding ultra-processed foods (UPFs), associated with health risks.
Nutritionist Rob Hobson advises checking labels for red flags, such as emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners, to identify UPFs.
He promotes dietary swaps that focus on balance and encourages incorporating whole foods.
Hobson's "five-ingredient rule" aids in recognizing UPFs, noting that not all packaged foods are unhealthy.