Have we got ultra-processed food wrong? Is the old term “junk food” a better measure of health? It’s clear our current food environment is not just damaging our health, but the planet too. But James Collier argues ultra-processed food needs to be part of the solution. James is the co-founder of Huel and former NHS dietitian. He’s also the author of Well Fed. In the book, he outlines how modern diets are failing us and what we can do about it. And in this episode he takes us through the idea of “contemplative nutrition”, the demonization of ultra-processed foods, and novel food technologies that reshape global nutrition and reduce environmental harm. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why the ethics of food choice, waste and sustainability is so important ➡︎ The five pillars of contemplative nutrition - and how to integrate them into your life ➡︎ Whether Huel is an ultra-processed food (and does that matter?) ➡︎  What the future of food looks like, from lab-grown meat to insect protein ➡︎ How 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from what we eat #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #processedfood #healthydiet #futureoffood #foodsustainability Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Connect with James: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamescollierrnutr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescollierrnutr/ Link to Well Fed book: https://www.amazon.com/Well-Fed-modern-failing-co-founder/dp/0008732361 Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Why Ultra-Processed Food Isn’t All Bad with James Collier | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran