The 2 biggest mistakes people make when cutting down on ultra-processed foods, according to dietitian who wrote a book on the topic

• Ultra-processed foods are linked to poor health but make up 60% of the average American diet.
• Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine said one mistake people make when cutting down is not seeing UPFs on a spectrum.
• It's also a mistake to completely avoid UPFs , she said.

Over the past few years, ultra-processed foods have been the subject of myriad new stories, Instagram posts, and dinner party conversations.

But all the chatter about this hot topic may have left you feeling confused about how you should actually change your diet (if at all).