Ultra-Processed Foods & Your Health | Bariatric Support Group with Chelsea

In this support group session, Chelsea the dietitian breaks down everything you need to know about ultra-processed foods — what they are, how they affect your health and weight loss goals, and practical ways to cut back without feeling overwhelmed. In this video, we cover: ✅ What actually makes a food "ultra-processed" (hint: check the ingredient list) ✅ The research on ultra-processed foods and weight, heart disease, and diabetes risk ✅ A fascinating study showing people ate 500+ extra calories/day — and gained weight — on an ultra-processed diet, even when calories were matched ✅ Why these foods are designed to keep you coming back for more ✅ The difference between unprocessed, minimally processed, and ultra-processed foods (with real examples) ✅ Easy, realistic swaps for cereal, popcorn, trail mix, salad dressing, and more ✅ Meal prep tips to make less-processed eating actually sustainable The goal isn't perfection — it's building awareness, starting slow, and finding what's realistic for your life and your family. Fed is best, and small changes add up. 💬 Have a favorite swap or prep tip that's worked for you? Share it in the comments — we'd love to hear it! 📅 Join us for our next support group! Questions in the meantime? Reach out to your dietitian, Chelsea or Maggie — we're happy to help. #BariatricSurgery #WeightLossSurgery #UltraProcessedFoods #BariatricSupport #NutritionTips #MealPrep #HealthyEating #GastricSleeve #GastricBypass #PostOpSupport