TMHS 812: The Terrifying Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods

Published: July 29, 2024, 2 a.m.

Ultra-processed foods have become an increasingly large portion of the average American\u2019s diet in recent decades. Should we worry about this radical shift and how it is impacting our biology? Today you\u2019re going to learn the truth about ultra-processed foods and their effects on human health.\xa0

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you\u2019re going to hear my interview with fitness and nutrition expert Thomas DeLauer, where I shared how ultra-processed food is destroying our health. You\u2019re going to learn the truth about calories, and how to make healthy choices easier for you and your family. This interview is full of essential information on how your body processes calories and nutrients, the factors that influence your weight, and so much more.\xa0\xa0

We\u2019re also going to talk about how to make healthy eating more automatic (and more fun)! Understanding this information about ultra-processed foods can help you make more informed decisions for yourself and your family. Enjoy!\xa0\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:\xa0

  • What percentage of the average American\u2019s diet is ultra-processed food.\xa0

  • An important distinction between processed food and ultra-processed food.\xa0

  • How your food choices affect your hormonal function.\xa0\xa0

  • What percentage of American adults have chronic diseases.\xa0

  • How many people die every year from poor diet.\xa0

  • Why cravings are impacted by culture.\xa0

  • The connection between consuming government subsidized food and obesity.\xa0\xa0

  • How the rates of children\u2019s ultra-processed food consumption have risen.\xa0

  • The history of counting calories for weight loss.\xa0

  • What an epicaloric controller is.\xa0

  • The connection between neuroinflammation and belly fat.\xa0\xa0

  • How your microbiome can influence your digestion and your weight.\xa0

  • Why protein is such an important macronutrient for human health.\xa0\xa0

  • How your mindset can impact your hunger hormones.\xa0

  • What vanishing caloric density is.\xa0

  • How to make healthy eating fun and easy.\xa0\xa0

Items mentioned in this episode include:\xa0

  • Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Transform the health, fitness, and connection\u202fof your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook!\xa0

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