The Truth on Your Plate - Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods
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Today, we're demystifying the labels in your pantry. We've all been told to avoid "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs), but what does that actually mean? Almost all food is processed for safety, but there's a massive difference between a bag of frozen strawberries and a chemistry project masquerading as a protein bar.
In this episode, we explore:
The Four Categories: From minimally processed whole foods to the industrial formulations designed for profit, not health.
The Bliss Point: How food scientists override your brain's full signal to create hyper-palatable addiction.
Systemic…
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