How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making Us Sick | Dr. Chris van Tulleken
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Show Notes:
What really is in the food we eat?
In this shocking and enlightening episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken explores the profound impact of ultra-processed foods on our health, society, and relationship with food.
Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor at UCLH with a diploma in Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Molecular Virology from UCL. He is one of the BBC’s leading science presenters and author of the groundbreaking book, Ultra-Processed People.
This conversation delves into the deceptive nature of food marketing, the challenges of dietary change, and the stark reality of food addiction. Plus, Chris discusses his firsthand experience with an 80% ultra-processed food diet and its alarming implications.
This discussion will not only inform you, but empower you to scrutinise your food choices and advocate for a healthier, more transparent food system.
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Timecodes
00:00 The Shocking Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
00:47 Unveiling the Emotional Ties to Food and Health Myths
01:55 A Deep Dive into the Ultra-Processed Food Experiment
04:01 The Alarming Effects of an Ultra-Processed Diet
05:21 Redefining Food: A Journey of Discovery
09:25 Navigating the Maze of Ultra-Processed Foods
21:24 The Hidden Dangers of 'Healthy' Ultra-Processed Foods
23:40 Understanding Food Addiction and Its Impact
27:50 Unpacking Personal Experiences with Eating Disorders
29:24 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Eating Disorders
30:59 Understanding the Science: How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Us
37:36 The Myth of Willpower in Diet and Health
46:08 Navigating the Ultra-Processed Food Environment: Solutions and Activism
51:37 Exposing Industry Influence and Advocating for Change
55:48 Personal Reflections and the Path Forward
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