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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Ultra-Processed People
Book • 2023
In this book, Chris van Tulleken marshals the latest evidence to show how governments, scientists, and doctors have allowed transnational food companies to create a pandemic of diet-related disease.
He undertakes a self-experiment, eating a diet of 80 percent ultra-processed food for a month, under the supervision of colleagues at University College London.
The book explores the origins, science, and economics of ultra-processed foods, revealing their catastrophic impact on our bodies and the planet.
Van Tulleken proposes real solutions for doctors, policymakers, and consumers, emphasizing the need for global action to address the issue.
He undertakes a self-experiment, eating a diet of 80 percent ultra-processed food for a month, under the supervision of colleagues at University College London.
The book explores the origins, science, and economics of ultra-processed foods, revealing their catastrophic impact on our bodies and the planet.
Van Tulleken proposes real solutions for doctors, policymakers, and consumers, emphasizing the need for global action to address the issue.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
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when discussing the impact of ultra-processed content.


Cal Newport

516 snips
Ep. 307: Ultra-Processed Content
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as the author of the book, discussing the impact of ultra-processed food on society and the author's personal reasons for writing it.


Steven Bartlett

346 snips
The Junk Food Doctor: "This Food Is Worse Than Smoking!" & "This Diet Prevents 60% Of Disease!" - Chris Van Tulleken (Ultra-Processed People Author)
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in the context of a study on ultra-processed foods and their impact on health.


Eric Topol

314 snips
Advice From the #1 Longevity Doctor: Add 10 Years to Your Life With 3 Simple Habits
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as the author of a book about ultra-processed foods.


Eric Topol

174 snips
313 | Eric Topol on the Changing Face of Medicine and Aging
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as the title of the podcast episode and book.


Rangan Chatterjee

136 snips
Why You Can’t Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods: Dr Chris Van Tulleken #414
Recommended by Dr. Chutkan for a deep dive into ultra-processed foods.

111 snips
The Science of Gut Health | Dr. Robynne Chutkan
Mentioned as a book that has led to many episode requests.

95 snips
Ultra-Processed Foods
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, who loves the book, when talking about ultra-processed food with Americans leading the world.


Eric Topol

86 snips
SUPER AGERS (Part 1): The Revolutionary New Science of Longevity
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as a book by Dr. Chris van Tulleken about ultra-processed foods.


Jake Humphrey


Damian Hughes

82 snips
4 Health Hacks Behind High Performers
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as a book written by his friend, Chris Vontellican, that reviews the effects of ultra processed foods.


Eric Topol

68 snips
How to Catch Alzheimer’s Before It Starts, with Dr. Eric Topol
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as the author of the book, which explores the science behind ultra-processed food.


Jonathan Wolf

61 snips
How ultra-processed foods wreak havoc on your body
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as a book examining the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and well-being.


Mark Hyman

52 snips
Ultra-Processed People: How Big Food Is Rewiring Our Brains | Chris Van Tulleken
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as the author of the book, which details his research on ultra-processed foods.


Noel King

50 snips
Let’s process food
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as a book she recently read on processed foods.

Anna Talerico

38 snips
SPOTLIGHT: Instilling Operational Rigor in a Growing Business with Anna Talerico, CEO of CFI
Mentioned by Eric Topol when discussing ultra-processed diets and weight gain.

33 snips
Kevin Hall: What Should We Eat?
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as a book explaining the integration of ultra-processed foods into modern life.

Jesse Inchauspé

25 snips
#271 - How to keep your blood sugar more stable and why it matters for weight loss and overall health – Tips from Glucose Goddess | Jessie Inchauspé & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)
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when discussing ultra-processed foods and their impact on health.


Jonathan Wolf

17 snips
10 tips to help you live healthier: Part 1
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to support the idea that ultra-processed foods are designed to make you want to eat more.


Robynne Chutkan

Food as Medicine Journey: 5 Small Steps to Get Started
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as the book he wrote about ultra-processed food.


Chris Van Tulleken

Dr Chris Van Tulleken: Why We Crave Junk Food
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as the author of the book, and discussed in the podcast episode.


Rangan Chatterjee

BITESIZE | Why You Can’t Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods | Dr Chris Van Tulleken #480