Opt for real, single-ingredient foods, preferably those that don’t require a label. Avocados and eggs are safe, as are broccoli, salmon, and a handful of walnuts—no added sugar or synthetic sweeteners, no emulsifiers, no preservatives, no labels or nutritional panels required. When shopping, you will find yourself spending nearly all your time in the produce section, butcher/meat section, and dairy section, rarely needing to venture into the inner aisles, which are packed top to bottom with processed foods.

