RHR: The Hidden Harms of Ultra-Processed Foods

In this episode we discuss: What ultra-processed food actually means How the NOVA classification system works Why “healthy” packaged foods can still be ultra-processed What research reveals about UPFs and overeating How ultra-processing affects the food matrix and nutrient absorption Potential connections between UPFs, gut health, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction What food additives and processing-related compounds do in the body How to identify ultra-processed foods by reading ingredient lists Simple ways to reduce your intake and eat more real food Show notes: “Consumption of ultra-processed foods and associated sociodemographic factors in the USA between 2007 and 2012: Evidence from a nationally representative cross-sectional study” by Baraldi, L. G., et al. “Oxidized proteins in ready-to-eat beef are likely responsible for oxidative stress, dysbiosis and poor gut health in Wistar rats: Underlying biochemical insights” by Caballero, V., et al. “Ultra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain: An inpatient randomized controlled trial of ad libitum food intake” by Hall, K. D., et al. “Ultraprocessed food versus diet quality in relation to cardiometabolic h...