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73: Ultra-Processed Foods: Why Food Processing Matters for Your Health
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Our food choices extend far beyond calories, with recent research showing minimally processed diets outperform ultra-processed diets for weight loss even when nutrient content is identical.
• Ultra-processed foods contain industrial ingredients not found in home kitchens like sweeteners, emulsifiers, and preservatives
• The NOVA classification categorizes foods from unprocessed to ultra-processed based on processing methods
• Signs of ultra-processed foods include long ingredient lists, unpronounceable ingredients, and extended shelf life
• Ultra-processed foods are engineered to be "hyper-palatable," making it difficult to stop eating them
• Plant-based meat alternatives and flavored yogurts often fall into the ultra-processed category despite health claims
• Simple swaps like plain oats instead of flavored packets or homemade dressing instead of bottled options make a difference
• Starting with small, manageable changes like replacing one ultra-processed food at a time is more sustainable
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Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski
Chapters
1. 73: Ultra-Processed Foods: Why Food Processing Matters for Your Health (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Your Checkup (00:00:12)
3. The Ice Cream Line Dilemma (00:07:11)
4. Ultra-Processed Foods Explained (00:12:36)
5. The NOVA Classification System (00:18:26)
6. How to Spot Ultra-Processed Foods (00:21:39)
7. Health Implications and Simple Swaps (00:31:01)
8. Practical Tips for Healthier Eating (00:40:02)
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