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Meet the ‘crunchy’ college students crusading against ultra-processed foods and forever chemicals on TikTok

Sophie Pokela just graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an English degree — and a rigorous education in nutrition.

Pokela grew up thinking she was a healthy eater because she mostly chose foods packed with protein and fiber. It dawned on her a year into college that she didn’t actually know much about what she was consuming.