Listen "47 The Seductive Trap of Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Impact on Binge Eating"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Gina and Alice discuss the topic of ultra-processed foods and their impact on our relationship with food. They define ultra-processed foods as foods that are
significantly altered from their original form and contain added ingredients such as sugar, fat, salt, artificial flavors, or preservatives. They highlight the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in today's culture, with the US and UK consuming up to 60% of their caloric intake from these foods. They discuss the reasons behind the rise of ultra-processed foods, including convenience, longer shelf life, cost-effectiveness, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
They also explore the role of ultra-processed foods in disrupting our natural hunger and fullness cues, as well as the importance of mindful eating and balanced meals
in improving our relationship with food.
Reference: Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We
All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? by Chris van Tulleken
Takeaways
Ultra-processed foods are significantly altered from their original form and contain added ingredients.
The US and UK consume up to 60% of their caloric intake from ultra-processed foods.
The rise of ultra-processed foods is driven by convenience, longer shelf life, cost-effectiveness, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
Ultra-processed foods disrupt our natural hunger and fullness cues, leading to overeating.
Mindful eating and balanced meals can improve our relationship with food.
Preparation and prioritizing nourishing meals are key to making better food choices.
Avoiding restriction and focusing on abundance of good food can help avoid overeating.
Choosing savory breakfasts over sweet ones can lead to better satiety and food relationships.
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Hosts:
Gina Nixon @ginanixon__
Alice Jane @aliceejane
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significantly altered from their original form and contain added ingredients such as sugar, fat, salt, artificial flavors, or preservatives. They highlight the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in today's culture, with the US and UK consuming up to 60% of their caloric intake from these foods. They discuss the reasons behind the rise of ultra-processed foods, including convenience, longer shelf life, cost-effectiveness, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
They also explore the role of ultra-processed foods in disrupting our natural hunger and fullness cues, as well as the importance of mindful eating and balanced meals
in improving our relationship with food.
Reference: Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We
All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? by Chris van Tulleken
Takeaways
Ultra-processed foods are significantly altered from their original form and contain added ingredients.
The US and UK consume up to 60% of their caloric intake from ultra-processed foods.
The rise of ultra-processed foods is driven by convenience, longer shelf life, cost-effectiveness, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
Ultra-processed foods disrupt our natural hunger and fullness cues, leading to overeating.
Mindful eating and balanced meals can improve our relationship with food.
Preparation and prioritizing nourishing meals are key to making better food choices.
Avoiding restriction and focusing on abundance of good food can help avoid overeating.
Choosing savory breakfasts over sweet ones can lead to better satiety and food relationships.
Body and Beyond is a podcast sparking discussion on all things health, mindset, fitness, goals, and motivation!
We strive to help you to boost your confidence, to take the lead in your own life, to back yourself, and to step into your full potential.
Follow us here on Instagram: @bodyandbeyond_podcast Follow us here on Facebook: bodyandbeyond.podcast
Hosts:
Gina Nixon @ginanixon__
Alice Jane @aliceejane
Join our Body and Beyond community here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bodyandbeyond.community
The Seed Cycle
Use the code: BODYANDBEYOND to get 15% off store wide including off your first month subscription.
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