The Pat Kenny Show Keeping meals unprocessed but quick and cheap!
Sep 4, 2025
Sophie Morris, a health food advocate and author of 'Sophie Swaps,' shares her insights on navigating a diet free from ultra-processed foods. She breaks down misconceptions about the cost and time of whole foods, urging support for local producers. Smart shopping tips reveal how supermarket brands can offer better value and fewer additives. Sophie emphasizes simple swaps for busy lives, exposing supermarket tactics that influence purchasing decisions. Her advice encourages healthier, more informed choices without breaking the bank.
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Read The Ingredients Every Time
- Turn packs around and read ingredient lists to know what you're buying.
- Sophie Morris shows this habit reveals hidden additives and drives smarter swaps.
Pre‑Grated Cheese Example
- Sophie exposed how pre‑grated cheese inflates price for convenience with anti‑clumping additives.
- She used that example to show people they often pay extra for unnecessary processing.
Use Own‑Brand Swaps To Save
- Swap pricey branded items for supermarket own brands when ingredients and nutrition match.
- Use the savings to buy higher-quality items elsewhere.
