#480 BITESIZE | Why You Cant Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods | Dr Chris Van Tulleken

Published: Sept. 26, 2024, 11 p.m.

Here in the UK, ultra-processed food makes up 60 percent of the average diet.\xa0The trouble is, says today\u2019s guest, UPFs have been shown to be the leading cause of early death in the world, ahead of tobacco.\n\nFeel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart.\xa0Each week I\u2019ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.\n\nToday\u2019s clip is from episode 414 of the podcast with Dr Chris van Tulleken. Chris is a practising infectious diseases doctor, one of the UK\u2019s leading science broadcasters, and author of the book Ultra-Processed People.\n\nOver consumption of ultra-processed foods may be the biggest public-health crisis of our time and, in this clip, he shares why he believes we eat stuff that isn\u2019t really food and why can\u2019t we stop.\n\nThanks to our sponsor\xa0https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nShow notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/414\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.