Aug. 2, 2026
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere—but what are they actually doing to our health?
From breakfast cereals and protein bars to frozen meals, flavored drinks, and packaged snacks, ultra-processed foods now make up a significant share of the modern diet. Many are engineered with refined ingredients, additives, artificial flavors, and carefully calibrated combinations of sugar, salt, and fat that encourage continued consumption.
In this episode, we uncover how ultra-processed food is made, why i