No Seriously, How Dangerous Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

Nutrition For Mortals

Ultra-processed foods are an ultra-hot topic currently in the world of nutrition. Headlines abound suggesting that any consumption of ultra-processed foods will destroy our health and cause a multitude of chronic diseases. But what makes a food ultra-processed? And does current research on ultra-processed foods and health risks support these extreme declarations? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we separate fact from fiction in the world of ultra-processed foods.

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Things we talked about:

• Gyorgy Scrinis on “Nutritionism” and UPFs

• UPF Umbrella Review

• Obs. Study #1 on Metabolic Syndrome and UPFs

• Obs. Study #2 on Diabetes and UPFs

• Obs. Study #3 on Colorectal Cancer and UPFs

• RCT on UPFs

• Kevin Hall Interview on Chasing Life Podcast

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