# Real Food Pledge

> Real Food Pledge is an independent editorial publication about whole food eating: plain-English explainers on what's actually in your food, practical grocery and kitchen guides, and realistic ways to cook more from scratch. No miracle claims, no diet dogma — just clear, evidence-aware guidance for eating more real food.

Real Food Pledge publishes original, long-form guides about whole food eating. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate.

## Whole Food Basics

- [What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? A Plain-English Guide](https://realfoodpledge.com/what-are-ultra-processed-foods/): Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made mostly from substances extracted or derived from foods — refined starches, added sugars, modified…

## Everyday Eating

- [Whole Food Grocery List: 50 Staples for Simple Meals](https://realfoodpledge.com/whole-food-grocery-list/): A whole food grocery list centers on foods that are still close to their original form: vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, eggs, meat, fish, plain…

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://realfoodpledge.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://realfoodpledge.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://realfoodpledge.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://realfoodpledge.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://realfoodpledge.com/contact/)