The Food Chain
Is this ultra processed?
Feb 22, 2024
The podcast delves into the concept of ultra processed foods, discussing the Nova system used to categorize them. It explores the potential health risks associated with consuming these foods and provides insights on how to identify and avoid them. Listeners hear personal anecdotes from individuals trying to reduce their intake of ultra processed foods in different countries.
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- Ultra-processed foods are categorized based on industrial processing with additives, linked to health issues like obesity.
- Efforts to reduce ultra-processed foods involve choosing whole, single-ingredient foods and being wary of refined substances.
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Understanding Ultra Processed Food
Ultra-processed food, such as commercial cookies, cakes, and confectionery, has become ubiquitous in supermarkets. Food classification systems like Nova categorize food based on their level of processing, with ultra-processed items containing refined substances and additives that are not recognizable as natural food. While processing can make food cheaper and more appealing, studies have linked ultra-processed food to health issues like obesity and cardiovascular disease. Efforts to spot and reduce ultra-processed foods involve choosing products with minimal additives and focusing on whole, single-ingredient foods like fruits and vegetables.
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