Every year, the average person eats about 8kg of additives, which shouldn't come as a surprise if you look at the long list of incomprehensible ingredients on the back of so many packets of food. Dr Chris van Tulleken speaks to Jesse.
Apr 2025
Ultra-Processed People: How Big Food Is Rewiring Our Brains | Chris Van Tulleken
Ultra-processed food is the new cigarette—and it's fueling a global health crisis hiding in plain sight. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Chris van Tulleken—infectious disease physician, BBC broadcaster, and author of Ultra-Processed People—to expose the truth behind ultra-p ... Show More
1h 24m
Jul 4
Most Replayed Moment: The Truth Behind "Healthy" Food Labels - Dr. Chris Van Tulleken
In this Moments episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken (the Junk Food Doctor) delves into the complexities of foods labelled as "healthy." He explores how certain food products, from diet sodas to breakfast cereals, might not be as beneficial as they're marketed to be, suggesting that t ... Show More
18m 43s
Sep 2024
Moment 178: They're Lying To About Low Fat Foods, THIS Is What They're Doing!: Tim Spector
In this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that ... Show More
10m 37s
Aug 19
1: Calories in Popular Lebanese Mezze
Send us a text Lebanese mezze is all about variety — from dips and veggies to fried favorites and endless pita. But how many calories are really hiding in those small plates? In this episode, we’ll look at the calorie counts of popular dishes, clear up some common misconceptions, ... Show More
4m 21s