Solutions with Henry Blodget How to Actually Be Healthier
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Sep 22, 2025 
Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in nutrition science, critiques the MAHA movement while focusing on effective ways to improve health. She delves into the impact of ultra-processed foods and suggests simple daily actions like increasing fiber intake and prioritizing sleep. Jessica highlights the importance of tackling root causes of poor health through better agricultural policy and education. She emphasizes the need for effective science communication and offers practical strategies to encourage healthier habits among Americans.
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Health Problems Are Systemic
- The U.S. health failure is systemic, not a lack of science or individual willpower.
- Built environments, food systems, and policy choices set most people up to fail.
Simple Daily Health Pillars
- Increase fiber and vegetable intake and reduce added sugars to improve diet quality.
- Prioritize walking, aim for more daily steps, and get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Harm
- Ultra-processed foods are defined by the NOVA system and vary widely in nutrient value.
- Low-nutrient, hyper-palatable ultra-processed foods drive overeating via salt, sugar, and fat combinations.