Processed food, ultra-processed foods, whole foods…the way the media discusses this topic, they use so many different terms that it’s enough to make your head spin - and they definitely paint processed foods as the bad guy. But what’s the truth? Is processed food as bad as the general public has been led to believe? Lauren Harris-Pincus was last on the show for Episode #62 – Ozempic, The Celebrity Weight Loss Drug: Should We Be Concerned? Lauren is a media dietitian, conference speaker, and brand spokesperson. She is the author of two cookbooks, and is also the founder and owner of Nutrition Starring You, where she specialized in weight management, and pre-diabetes treatment. We discuss what “processed foods” actually means, whether it’s really bad for you, the tools that the average consumer needs to properly navigate this topic, and more. Stay tuned!   Resources: https://nutritionstarringyou.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com