Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Addictive

Mark Hyman

Sep 30, 2024

Episode description

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to put down that bag of chips? In this episode, my guests Dr. Shebani Sethi and Calley Means and I break down how ultra-processed foods are contributing to the obesity epidemic, diabetes, heart disease, and even mental health issues. From understanding the science of addiction to decoding food labels, we’ll explore how big food companies are manipulating us—and what we can do to fight back.

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Why the Last Thing that Should Ever Eat is Ultra Processed Foods: It Kills 11 Million People a Year

How Does Ultra-Processed Food Affect Our Mental Health?

Calley Means: The Obesity Crisis, Ozempic, ADHD and Food Industry Lies

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