Science Quickly cover image

What Are Ultraprocessed Foods, and Are They Bad for You?

Science Quickly

00:00

The Addictive and Detrimental Nature of Ultra-Processed Foods

This chapter explores why ultra-processed foods can be addictive and harmful to health, including their lack of filling nutrients, high levels of fat and sugar, and activation of the brain's reward system. It also discusses the classification and potential variability in the health effects of these foods.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app