Chile successfully implemented a simple black dot label on ultra-processed foods to warn consumers, a strategy similar to health warnings on cigarettes.

In the UK and US, 50-60% of meals are ultra-processed, compared to just 10% in countries like Portugal, which directly correlates with obesity rates.

We need to 'reset the thermostat' of our taste buds, which have been conditioned by ultra-sweet products to reject naturally flavorful foods and even plain water.

A personal experiment with a monitor revealed that the artificial sweetener sucralose can cause an insulin peak, even without any sugar.

Clinical trials show no clear weight loss benefit when swapping sugary drinks for diet drinks, suggesting a complex metabolic effect is at play.

Unlike drugs, new processed food products don't require safety testing before being sold; the burden of proof is on the public to show they are harmful.

A key NIH study found that even when equally appetizing, ultra-processed foods don't satisfy hunger, causing people to eat 30% more calories.

Snacking a couple of hours before a meal leads to a poorer metabolic response, with larger spikes in blood sugar, lipids, and inflammation.