Ultra-processed foods: A patriotic American tradition!

Ultra-processed foods: A patriotic American tradition!

Eating a hot dog on July Fourth isn’t just traditional. It’s patriotic.  From iconic red, white, and blue rocket pops (hello, Red Dye 40!) to nitrate-loaded hot dogs and the all-day parade of sugary drinks and alcohol, this quintessential American holiday is a celebration of freedom — and, often, dietary chaos. And yet these days, many of us seem to be having second thoughts about the American diet. Our food is too processed, too loaded with dye…