Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting For Life

Episode 96: Ultraprocessed Foods are Weird, HOMA-IR Score for Insulin Resistance, and More

Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Takis Spill Doesn't Degrade

  • Takis spilled in the yard did not degrade or break down despite rain and storms.
  • This demonstrates the unnatural chemical persistence of ultra-processed foods in the environment and likely our bodies.
ANECDOTE

Fast Food Doesn't Decompose

  • A McDonald's Happy Meal kept for years did not mold but only dried out.
  • Ultra-processed foods do not decompose normally and their chemical makeup remains unchanged, showing their potential harm.
ADVICE

Make Small Food Swaps

  • Make small swaps to consume cleaner foods, like choosing organic or natural ketchup without corn syrup.
  • These small changes cumulatively improve health and reduce intake of harmful additives.
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