Is it all or nothing when it comes to ultra-processed foods? Or can we have our cake and eat it too? There’s a lot of fear around UPFs, but is it doing any good? Dr Chris Van Tulleken is a BBC broadcaster and author of “Ultra Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?” In this episode Chris and I dig into the science of ultra processed food and its effects on human health while asking - are we overcomplicating the matter? Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ How worried you really need to be about additives, preservatives and artificial sweeteners in UPF ➡︎ How food companies make this stuff so addictive (and why it’s not your fault for eating too much) ➡ If adding vegetables to ultra processed meals can mitigate its damaging effects ➡︎ Whether UPF’s effects on the microbiome are overblown ➡︎ The good side of UPF and why it’s a valuable resource for many Connect with Chris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorchrisvt/ X: https://x.com/doctorchrisvt Crab Chris’ book here: https://amzn.eu/d/454h534 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. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 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. 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 Are We Too Afraid of Ultra Processed Food? with Chris Van Tulleken | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran