Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor Wisom Wednesdays: The greatest public health crisis of our time - and what we need to do about it.
Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods and their shocking prevalence in our diets. Discover how these foods contribute to serious health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Unravel the connections between diet and mental health, revealing the toll on our well-being. Explore practical strategies for individuals and communities to combat this crisis, along with urgent calls for national policy reforms. Can we learn to prioritize real food before it's too late?
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Dose-Related Metabolic And Cardio Risks
- Each 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake links to a 12% higher diabetes risk and 10% higher cardiovascular risk.
- High UPF consumers show substantially higher cardiovascular mortality and disease incidence.
Gut Damage And Rising Bowel Cancer
- UPFs disrupt the gut microbiome, drive inflammation, and link to colorectal polyps and early-onset bowel cancer.
- Paul Taylor warns rising teen UPF consumption predicts sharply higher future bowel cancer rates.
UPFs Harm Mental Health
- Ultra-processed diets correlate with worse mental health, including increased anxiety and common mental disorders.
- The umbrella review found near 50% higher anxiety risk and 53% higher common mental disorder risk with high UPF intake.