Why the Last Thing You Should Ever Eat is Ultra Processed Foods: It Kills 11 Million People a Year

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the health space, we hear the term ultra-processed foods thrown
around often for its clear link to chronic diseases such as
depression, Alzheimer’s, and diabesity. But what exactly does
“ultra-processed” mean? How can you tell if a food is
ultra-processed? In today’s Health Bites episode, we will learn
exactly what ultra-processed foods are, how to identify them, their
impact on human health, and the global economy. We’ll also discuss
tips and tricks for how to read food labels to better navigate the
grocery store, and the innovations happening in Washington to
develop label laws that helps protect the consumer. In this
episode, I discuss: Definition, examples, and deceptive health
claims of ultra-processed food (2:06)  Health risks and
impacts of ultra-processed food (7:30)  Case study: impact of
an ultra-processed diet on twin girls (10:00)  History and
rise of processed food (12:09)  Difference between
ultra-processed and minimally processed foods (17:45)  Impact
of food packaging and additives on health (24:01)  Economic
and societal consequences of chronic diseases caused by poor diet
(28:04)  Identifying ultra-processed foods and understanding
food labeling (35:00)  Avoiding ultra-processed foods and
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