ZOE Science & Nutrition Recap: The truth about ultra processed food | Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Tim Spector
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Oct 1, 2024 
Join Professor Tim Spector, a renowned researcher on ultra-processed foods and author of 'Food For Life,' as he teams up with Dr. Chris van Tulleken to unpack the hidden dangers of our everyday diets. They explore why ultra-processed foods are so addictive and the critical differences between them and regular processed items. The duo sheds light on misleading food labels and the deceptive nature of low-fat products, revealing how our choices are often guided by profit-driven marketing rather than genuine health benefits.
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Identifying UPFs
- Identify ultra-processed foods (UPFs) using a simple rule.
- If it's wrapped in plastic and has an unfamiliar ingredient, it's likely UPF.
Ultra-Processing vs. Traditional Processing
- Ultra-processing differs from traditional food processing methods.
- It focuses on creating cheap, addictive foods for profit, not nourishment.
Cheese vs. UPFs
- Cheese is processed, but not problematic, unlike ultra-processed foods.
- UPFs replace natural ingredients with cheaper 'food-like substances' to mimic real food.
