logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2022
57m 20s

How Ultraprocessed Foods Work

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Ultraprocessed is a new term for junk food, but it means much more than that – it’s also a cautionary tale for the way we’re supposed to cook and eat, using real food and sitting down with friends and family. But who has the time and money to do that?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Today
Julia Child, la Grandes Gourmande
<p>Julia Child is one of the most recognizable names in the cooking world, but even still so many of her accomplishments aren&rsquo;t widely known. And the impacts she had on American culture, whoa! Join Josh and Chuck as they savor the flavor of Julia Child!</p><p>See <a href="h ... Show More
52m 18s
Yesterday
Short Stuff: Pies
<p>We&rsquo;ve done episodes on cake, cookies and, at long last, pie. Belly up to your pod player and prepare to crave some pie!</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> 
17m 30s
Nov 25
Rice is Nice
<p>Rice may be the most eaten food on the planet, accounting for 50% of the caloric intake of Asian countries and 25% worldwide. Learn all about this edible cereal crop today.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. ... Show More
47m 13s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2024
How to spot (and avoid) ultra-processed foods
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ultra-processed foods are designed to be tasty and absorb easily — but they’re not good for us. Today on “Post Reports,” a food columnist explains how ultra-processed food is actually made and gives tips for sim ... Show More
23m 24s
Jun 2022
Are Dates on Food Just BS? | 14
Can I still eat this? We’ve all been tempted by food that's past its posted freshness date. While many people worry about illness or the yuck-factor and toss food out, others trust their noses and look for ways to not waste food. But seriously — what does 'Best by,' 'Sell by,' an ... Show More
50m 22s
Aug 2023
ULTRA-PROCESSED: What Fake Food Is Doing to Our Health
Ultra-processed food makes up 60 percent of the American diet. Though to call it food is a stretch. Because it is not, strictly speaking, food at all. It is an industrially produced edible substance. And it’s killing us. That is the nauseating conclusion Chris van Tulleken reache ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2023
The (Weirdly Crooked) History of the Food Pyramid
Nutrition is a big deal -- across the United States, tons of kids learned the basics of nutrition through a handy infographic called the 'Food Pyramid,' which laid out how much of a given food group the average person should consume. But there's much, much more to the story than ... Show More
46 m
Jun 2023
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. Here's how to avoid them
Ultra-processed foods are tasty, cheap and everywhere. But they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy lays out ways to spot and avoid ultra-processed foods during your next grocery run. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices ... Show More
13m 43s
Apr 2024
KIR With Jillian Michaels Hot Takes: Big Food and Dietitians Are Pushing ‘Anti-Diet’ Advice to Sell Junk Food
<p>A recent investigation by the Washington exposes Big Food's latest plot to poison America. How are they doing it? By paying off registered dietitians to push and post ‘anti-diet’ advice and advocate for junk food. Steelman yourself by staying informed. Here's what's up and wh ... Show More
10m 10s
Sep 2020
Did Paintings Portray Food More Realistically Than Instagram?
People have been depicting wildly lavish foods for a lot longer than Instagram has been around. Learn about the history of what people eat versus what they show in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c ... Show More
4m 29s
Apr 2025
Pourquoi on mange ? Et elle va où la nourriture ?
Elle va où toute la nourriture que l’on mange ? Et puis ça sert à quoi de manger ? On mange certes quand on a faim, mais quelle est l'utilité de la nourriture et quel est le long processus dans le corps ? Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour pl ... Show More
3m 23s
Feb 2022
S1 Ep4: Foodgasms
In this weeks episode of Sisters in the City Anna and Mandi introduce listeners to their first, last and eternal love: food! Taking you on a delicious journey from how food is intertwined with their culture, why they have no plans on learning how to cook anytime soon and wether s ... Show More
34m 2s