Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
* Whole or sliced fresh fruit
* Fresh or frozen vegetables
* Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats)
* Pasteurized milk
* Butter
* Eggs
* Fresh meat (unseasoned chicken, beef, fish)
* Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans)
* Nuts and seeds
Processed foods
These don't generally have additives or artificial ingredients
* Canned vegetables
* Orange juice
* Baked potato
* Natural peanut butter
* Fresh lemonade
* Roasted vegetables with olive oil
* Tinned sardines or tuna
* Pasta (dried)
* Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella)
Ultraprocessed foods
* Salty snacks
* Prepackaged cookies
* Protein bars
* Prepackaged hummus
* Canned baked beans
* Store-bought whole wheat bread
* Diet soda
* Processed meat (hot dogs, sausage)
* Breakfast cereals with sugars
* Margarine
* Flavored yogurts with high sugar
* Fast food items like burgers or chicken nuggets
Sources: Harvard Health, American Heart Association
