Ultra-processed foods – or UPFs – have become one of the biggest nutrition talking points of recent years.

We're eating a lot of them in the UK, and a growing body of research has linked diets high in ultra-processed foods with poorer health outcomes.

But that doesn't mean every food classified as UPF is automatically "bad" for you – or that you need to remove every UPF from your kitchen.

And that's where things can get confusing.

Bread, breakfast cereals, yoghurts and meat alternatives can all fall under the UPF umbrella alongside foods such as sweets, biscuits and fizzy drinks.

So what should you actually be looking for when you're doing your weekly shop?

That's what this course is designed to help you understand.

Cut through the UPF confusion

I've created this short, self-guided course to take you through the science behind ultra-processed foods and, importantly, help you put that information into practice.

You'll learn what makes a food ultra-processed, why researchers are interested in their potential impact on our health and why simply labelling foods as "UPF" or "non-UPF" doesn't always tell us everything we need to know about them.

We'll then bring that knowledge into the real world.

I'll help you understand food labels, recognise where making a different choice might be worthwhile and find convenient alternatives that don't require you to cook everything from scratch.

Because convenience isn't the enemy of good nutrition.

What's included?

The course includes short educational videos that you can watch in your own time, alongside practical downloadable resources to make applying what you've learnt much easier.

You'll also receive my Simple Swaps Master Guide (RRP is £10), with convenient alternatives across everyday food categories, plus family-friendly recipes and supporting resources.

You'll have ongoing access to the course content, so there's no deadline and no need to work through everything at once.

A realistic approach to reducing UPFs

I'm a Registered Nutritional Therapist and have been working with clients since 2014.

My approach to nutrition is practical, evidence-based and realistic.

I don't believe you need a perfect diet, and I certainly don't think you need to become frightened of an ingredient list or feel guilty because you've bought a convenient food.

What I do think is useful is understanding what you're buying and having the knowledge to decide where making a change is worthwhile – and where it probably isn't something you need to worry about.

I've done much of that work for you by looking at the research and finding practical products and alternatives that can make reducing your reliance on UPFs easier without making family life harder.

ALL OF THIS IS YOURS FOR £49

Once you've purchased the course, you can get started whenever you're ready and work through the material at your own pace.

Watch the videos when it suits you and keep the downloadable guides and resources handy when you're meal planning or doing your weekly shop.

Who is this course for?

This course is for adults who would like to understand more about ultra-processed foods and make informed choices about the foods they and their families eat.

You might already be trying to reduce the amount of UPF you eat, or you may simply be confused by all the conflicting information and want to know what's actually worth changing.

Either way, the aim isn't to achieve a completely UPF-free diet.

It's to give you the knowledge and confidence to make choices that work for you and your family.

Is this course suitable for everyone?

This course discusses food choices, food labels and making changes to your diet. It is not designed for anyone currently experiencing an eating disorder or for whom focusing closely on food ingredients or food choices may be unhelpful.

If you're unsure whether the course is appropriate for you because of your health or relationship with food, please speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet.

If you have any questions about the course before purchasing, you're also very welcome to contact me at info@applestozinc.co.uk.