In the U.S., far too many people consume processed foods that are pumped full of unhealthy ingredients and linked to a slew of health issues. Even worse are so-called ultra-processed foods, which some reports indicate account for up to 73 percent of the U.S. food supply.

The bad news is that consumption of ultra-processed foods continues to rise — with research revealing that ultra-processed food consumption has continuously risen the past two decades — but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many ways to satisfy your hunger and food cravings without going the processed route