Food recalls seem to be making headlines more than ever. This summer, a major recall of roughly 7.2 million pounds of Boar's Head deli meats due to listeria raised serious concerns and sent 59 people to the hospital and resulted in 10 deaths. More recently, E. coli outbreaks linked to organic carrots and slivered onions in McDonald's quarter pounders brought ... Show More
Nov 21
What If Comfort Food Could Help You Live to 100?
Could the secret to living longer be as simple as what’s for dinner? Sanjay sits down with explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner to discuss the science behind longevity, why taste (not willpower) drives healthy habits, and how affordable, plant-based recipes inspired by th ... Show More
26m 23s
Nov 14
Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World
In the 1980s, Leland Vittert’s parents were told that nothing could be done about their son’s autism. But that didn’t stop them from trying. In his new memoir, anchor and reporter Vittert reveals his autism diagnosis for the first time and details how his family, especially his f ... Show More
37m 11s
Apr 2025
Food dye, ADHD, and Corporate Lies: How Big Food Targets Your Kids | Vani Hari
Are U.S. food companies cutting corners at the expense of your health? Vani Hari, known to many as the Food Babe, thinks so—and she’s spent over a decade sounding the alarm. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, she shares why she believes many American products are still made w ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2024
2767: My Take on the New Ultra Processed Foods Study by Danielle Omar of Food Confidence on Healthy Living Habits
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Episode 2767:
Danielle Omar's insights on ultra-processed foods emphasize their detrimental effects on health, drawing on a compreh ... Show More
11m 13s
Feb 2025
America’s Food Supply Is Rigged—Here’s How to Opt Out | Vani Hari & Dr. Shebani Sethi
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are identified as the leading cause of preventable death globally. These foods are chemically altered, stripped of their natural structures, and filled with additives, sugars, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, resulting in products that offer little ... Show More
1h 10m
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
Jun 2025
"The 14 Foods to Eat Every Week" & the £2,000 Wellness Trap
This week, we’re diving into the foods that could help you live longer — and the wellness habits that might be doing more harm than good. We start with the science behind the 14 foods linked to better brain, gut, and heart health. From oats and olive oil to beetroot, berries and ... Show More
57m 46s
Nov 2024
Breakfast Cereals, School Food & The First 1000 Days
Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of nutrition advice for little ones? You’re not alone! This week on Food for Thought, I’m thrilled to chat with the brilliant Charlotte Stirling Reed, expert in feeding, weaning & fussy eating. Ultra-processed foods: How do we navigate the minefi ... Show More
53m 40s