Hi, I’m Marie — the person behind No More UPF.
I’ve always been fascinated by food and health. As someone who’s lived with asthma and allergies since childhood, I’ve long been curious about how what we eat affects how we feel. That curiosity has taken me down all sorts of paths — from raw food diets to traditional nutrition ideas like those from the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF).
Even with that background, I still found food labels and health claims confusing. The term junk food was everywhere, but it didn’t really explain why these foods were a problem — other than the usual talk about fat, sugar or salt. That changed when I discovered the concept of ultra-processed food (UPF), which looks deeper into how foods are made and why they affect our bodies and brains the way they do.
Hearing Dr Chris van Tulleken describe UPFs as edible substances — not really food, but products designed to be over-consumed — helped everything click into place. It wasn’t about labelling food as “bad” or “good”, but about understanding how it’s made, why it’s so hard to stop eating it and realising that it often isn’t even food in the true sense. That clarity helped me see things in a whole new way.
It also made me rethink things I thought were healthy — like convenience “health” foods such as Huel, which I used to have regularly. The more I learned, the more I stepped back from these types of products and focused on real food instead.
What You’ll Find on This Site
No More UPF is here to make ultra-processed food easier to understand — without the guilt, shame, or extreme opinions.
You’ll find:
- Easy-to-understand articles about what UPFs are and how to spot them
- UK-specific food swap guides and supermarket finds
- Ingredient breakdowns and label tips
- Balanced, realistic advice — because perfection isn’t the goal
A Quick Note
I’m not a doctor or a nutritionist — just someone sharing what I’ve learned through personal experience and ongoing research. Please speak to a qualified professional if you have specific health or dietary needs.
Ready to Start?
If you’re curious about ultra processed foods and want to make some positive changes, you are in the right place:
👉 Start with the Beginner’s Guide, or explore the Food List to see what’s already in your kitchen.
Thanks for being here!