What Real Food Looks Like [Infographic]

Eating real food seems real simple. But since a whopping 60% of calories purchased by Americans at the grocery store is from processed foods, we thought you could use a reminder of what real foods are. Healthy eating happens when you choose mostly real foods and very little to no highly processed foods. So what is real food? What is processed food? And what falls in between?

About the Author

Trinh Le, MPH, RD

Trinh is a registered dietitian by day, blogger at Fearless Food RD by night. She loves helping folks develop a better relationship with food, which includes lots of cooking, eating and learning about nutrition. When she’s not snapping mouthwatering shots of (mostly) healthy food, you can find Trinh HIIT-ing it at her local gym. For more, connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.