The Strength Log Ultra-Processed vs Unprocessed Foods – Looking past the Macros
Oct 20, 2025
They examine a controlled trial comparing ultra-processed and unprocessed diets, including calorie and macronutrient setups. Discussions cover plastics and phthalates from packaging and possible hormonal and sperm impacts. They highlight unexpected findings like lithium and mood differences. Practical food examples and broader implications beyond calories are also described.
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Philip's Morning Red Bull Confession
- Philip admits to drinking Red Bull regularly and sometimes drinking sugared flavors.
- He contrasts that with usually choosing sugar-free and skipping breakfast until lunch.
Ultra-Processed Foods Are A Fuzzy Category
- Ultra-processed foods are industrially transformed with synthesized ingredients and variable definitions.
- The classification leaves gray areas and depends on degree of industrial processing.
Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate Western Diets
- Ultra-processed foods now account for over half of total energy intake in several Western countries.
- That scale makes even small harms potentially meaningful at a population level.