Ultra-processed - Chris Van Tulleken

A shocking and enlightening investigation into the trail of ultra-processed food. We have entered a new "food age" where most of our calories come entirely from new substances called "ultra-processed foods"—foods that are industrially transformed, designed, and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know their effects and consequences on our bodies? Join Chris van Tulleken in this groundbreaking book, a true journey into the world of food science, history, and economics. What happens in our bodies and brains when we eat? Why are ultra-processed foods the leading cause of diet-related diseases, including obesity and premature death? How do they contribute to environmental destruction, and why are they so prevalent in our diets? You will learn what we can do to combat ultra-processed foods and the companies that produce them. Ultra-Processed Foods explains why we've lost our understanding of how weight gain really works, why animal meal should be considered an addictive substance, and why none of this is your fault. We have the right to know what we eat and to have access to healthy, affordable food. Join Chris on his investigation; you might discover, like him, that the foods you once craved are becoming less and less appealing.