What if what you were eating wasn’t really food but an industrially produced edible substance, and your diet was worse for you than smoking?
In this new episode Steven sits down with doctor and New York Times bestselling author, Chris van Tulleken.
Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor and one of the BBC’s leading science presenters, appear ... Show More
Jul 6
UFC Legend Dustin Poirier: I Lost My Mind. I’ll Never Let It Happen Again.
UFC legend Dustin Poirier reveals why he can't bring himself to watch the arrest video, the paid deals he's already lost, his vow to never drink again, and why the hardest fight of his life is happening off the mat. Dustin Poirier (“The Diamond”) is a retired UFC lightweight figh ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 3
Most Replayed Moment: The Mid-Year Reset - Atomic Habits Author On How To Get Back On Track
Who do you want to be by the end of the year? James Clear is the bestselling author of Atomic Habits, one of the world’s most influential books on habit formation, decision-making and personal growth. In this moment, James Clear explains how to reset when you feel off track, choo ... Show More
28m 25s
Jan 2024
Why You Can’t Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods: Dr Chris Van Tulleken #414
Why do we all eat stuff that isn’t food and why can’t we stop? In this episode, Dr Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People explains all. As well as being one of the UK’s leading science broadcasters, Chris is a practising infectious diseases doctor in the NHS. He gai ... Show More
2h 29m
Sep 2024
Chris Van Tulleken: Why ultra processed food is harming you, and why you can't stop eating it
Today’s bonus guest is Dr Chris van Tulleken, he's the author of the bestselling book Ultra Processed People, an infectious diseases doctor and broadcaster. Now for anyone who’s been listening to Big Fish for a while, you’ll know that this book absolutely changed my life. It’s an ... Show More
53m 54s
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 22m
Sep 2024
BITESIZE | Why You Can’t Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods | Dr Chris Van Tulleken #480
Here in the UK, ultra-processed food makes up 60 percent of the average diet. The trouble is, says today’s guest, UPFs have been shown to be the leading cause of early death in the world, ahead of tobacco.
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20m 51s
May 2023
Chris van Tulleken with Isy Suttie
<p>This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by medical doctor, academic and science populariser and presenter, Chris van Tulleken.</p><p>Chris joins us to discuss his latest book, Ultra Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food… and Why Can't We ... Show More
55m 47s