Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Addictive

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Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, MD

Key Takeaways

• Everything sold at Whole Foods, Erewhon, or other specialty stores is not healthy; become a savvy shopper and don’t fall into the trap
  • Be wary of packaging: “If it has a health claim, it’s not good for you.” – Mark Hyman
• The more ultra-processed foods make up your diet, the less nutritious your diet tends to be overall and the greater risk you are of developing chronic inflammatory diseases
  • For every 10% of your diet that comes from ultra-processed foods, the risk of death increases by 14%
• The real risks of ultra-processed foods: Increase in cardiovascular death, increased risk of anxiety and depression, higher risk of type II diabetes, increased risk of Alzheimer’s, increased risk of sleeping disorder, obesity
• How did we get here? Simply put, there’s a lot of money to be made by special industries and the government
• Solution: Ban pharmaceutical ads on TV and ads specifically targeting children

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Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to put down that bag of chips? In this episode, my guests Dr. Shebani Sethi and Calley Means and I break down how ultra-processed foods are contributing to the obesity epidemic, diabetes, heart disease, and even mental health issues. From understanding the science of addiction to decoding food labels, we’ll explore how big food companies are manipulating us—and what we can do to fight back.
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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:
Why the Last Thing that Should Ever Eat is Ultra Processed Foods: It Kills 11 Million People a Year
How Does Ultra-Processed Food Affect Our Mental Health?
Calley Means: The Obesity Crisis, Ozempic, ADHD and Food Industry Lies
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