The Tucker Carlson Show

Dr. Mark Hyman: Everything You're Eating Is Toxic, and Big Pharma Likes It That Way

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Nov 27, 2024
Dr. Mark Hyman, a leading expert in functional medicine, exposes how big corporations are harming public health with ultra-processed foods. He discusses alarming links between junk food and serious diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Hyman emphasizes the need for healthier food systems and revised policies to combat the chronic disease epidemic. He also highlights the potential of quality nutrition in improving mental well-being, advocating for lifestyle changes over pharmaceutical solutions. It's a compelling call for a healthier approach to food.
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INSIGHT

Ultra-Processed Foods and Chronic Disease

  • Ultra-processed foods, making up a significant portion of the American diet, are not technically food.
  • These foods do not nourish but rather drive chronic diseases, now the leading cause of death globally.
INSIGHT

Obesity: A Systemic Issue

  • Obese individuals are not perpetrators of gluttony but victims of a system designed to make unhealthy choices easy.
  • The food system's design makes it almost inevitable for average Americans to become overweight without constant struggle.
ADVICE

Identifying Ultra-Processed Foods

  • To identify ultra-processed foods, examine the ingredient list.
  • Avoid foods with ingredients you wouldn't typically have in your kitchen or cannot pronounce.
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