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View the Show Notes From This Episode\n\nGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman\n\nSign Up for Dr. Hyman\u2019s Weekly Longevity Journal\n\nIn the health space, we hear the term ultra-processed foods thrown around often for its clear link to chronic diseases such as depression, Alzheimer\u2019s, and diabesity. But what exactly does \u201cultra-processed\u201d mean? How can you tell if a food is ultra-processed?\n\nIn today\u2019s Health Bites episode, we will learn exactly what ultra-processed foods are, how to identify them, their impact on human health, and the global economy. We\u2019ll also discuss tips and tricks for how to read food labels to better navigate the grocery store, and the innovations happening in Washington to develop label laws that helps protect the consumer.\n\nIn this episode, I discuss:\n\nDefinition, examples, and deceptive health claims of ultra-processed food (2:06)\xa0\n\nHealth risks and impacts of ultra-processed food (7:30)\xa0\n\nCase study: impact of an ultra-processed diet on twin girls (10:00)\xa0\n\nHistory and rise of processed food (12:09)\xa0\n\nDifference between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods (17:45)\xa0\n\nImpact of food packaging and additives on health (24:01)\xa0\n\nEconomic and societal consequences of chronic diseases caused by poor diet (28:04)\xa0\n\nIdentifying ultra-processed foods and understanding food labeling (35:00)\xa0\n\nAvoiding ultra-processed foods and using food scoring systems (40:50)\xa0\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, and Cymbiotika.\n\nStreamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.\n\nReceive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman and use code HYMAN at checkout to get this great deal.\n\nUpgrade your supplement routing with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices