Ultra-Processed People
Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food...and Why Can’t We Stop?
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Chris van Tulleken
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Brought to you by Penguin.
This audiobook contains exclusive bonus content between Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken, where they deep-dive into what you've just listened to at the end of each part.
An eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food.
It's not you, it's the food.
We have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know what it's doing to our bodies?
Join Chris in his travels through the world of food science and a UPF diet to discover what's really going on. Find out why exercise and willpower can't save us, and what UPF is really doing to our bodies, our health, our weight, and the planet (hint: nothing good).
For too long we've been told we just need to make different choices, when really we're living in a food environment that makes it nigh-on impossible. So this is a book about our rights. The right to know what we eat and what it does to our bodies and the right to good, affordable food.
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- Nicky Marchbank
- 04-05-23
Really interesting
The book is well narrated- read with passion. The contents are so, so interesting and well researched and has totally changed how I view food. As I have avoided fast food and chicken nuggets and the like for a long time I thought I ate well but I have now realised that I don’t and the changes that I can make which aren’t easy but I am persuaded by the book that they are worthwhile for me, the planet and people who are currently being exploited. Can’t recommend enough.
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- SA
- 04-06-23
An essential read
A fascinating insight into the world of UPFs and the unsurprisingly immoral and misleading food industry. It uncovers the true dangers of UPF and really makes you reflect on your own food choices. The scientific information and studies are broken down well and so easily digestible for even a 'non-scientist' to follow and understand. I have urged everyone to listen/read - it is such an important and relevant topic!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-08-23
Brilliant
Very well researched and a great read. It has made me change my own habits and perspectives on UPFs
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- Juzyvet
- 06-08-23
Game changer
Immediately enlightening and Chris is very easy to listen to. Brilliantly constructed and the core messages are so well translated. There’s no preaching, just information.
I thought I had a reasonable understanding of nutrition/food and a mostly healthy diet…but I’ve learned so much from this book and it has instantly altered my approach to food.
Thank you so much Chris- awesome work!!!
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- Laura
- 05-09-23
A prompt reminder to think more about food.
As entertaining as it was informative.
Simple enough to explain the concept of marketing "edible food like substances" to my kids, while indepth enough to spark an interest in learning more about the long term effects of these substances.
It felt very much like the food version of Happy, by Derren Brown.
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- A Larkman
- 11-07-23
Real eye opener
Clear, transparent and eloquently produced. An insight into UPF and the conglomerates who literally shove UPF down our throats.
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- wyn burbridge
- 17-07-23
At last!
Someone with good sense telling the truth. I really enjoyed the whole book. Thanks Chris for sharing personal stories as well as providing some reliable information I can share.
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- Ben.S.
- 20-07-23
Habit Changing
A very good listen and a game changer for the way I look at food. I would have walked away more satisfied if the book had delved deeper into the details of the worst culprits of UPF ingredients, I.e. which foods should we really steer clear from and why based on study evidence.
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- Kindle Customer
- 27-08-23
A book everyone should read (or listen to)...
brilliantly researched, delightfully written insight into how and why a handful of multinationals are killing us and our planet
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- AlexS
- 02-09-23
Policymakers should read this book
I have been watching and following De Tulleken brother's content for many years. Every time Chris releases something it is better and more interesting. This audiobook is very detailed on the subject, very well researched and founded on science. All British and global policymakers should read this book. If you just want to lead a healthy lifestyle and want to learn what is actually making you sick, listen to it!
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