#1 Cause Of Disease & Weight Gain: You May Never Eat This Food Again | Chris Van Tulleken

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Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London. He trained at Oxford and has a PhD in molecular virology from University College London where he is an Associate Professor. His research focuses on how corporations affect human health especially in the context of child nutrition and he works with UNICEF and The World Health Organisation on this area. As one of the BBC's leading broadcasters for children and adults his work has won two BAFTAs. He lives in London with his wife and two children.
HIs latest book 'Ultra-Processed People' is an eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food. In it, he 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).
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[@DrChatterjeeRangan]

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[@ihatekillerclowns]

Clickbait nonsense

[@minhuang8848]

no thank you

[@hyperv1016]

How about instead of focusing on the color of your skin and the nature of your genitals you just focus on saving peoples lives by giving out information about health?

[@hyperv1016]

You are the problem dr chatter. You are the reason why racism and sexism still exist. All in the name of trying to be “pOlItIcAlY CoRrReCt”. Don’t be in the food and health industry if your more worried about not offending anyone then potentially saving lives

[@hyperv1016]

You should be ashamed bringing race and gender as a reason to prevent you from giving life changing advice

[@daydreamer1098]

I have lived in Greece and Spain for 33 years. People just eat real food, no faddy diets, just meat or fish with veg, people buy ingredients and cook. Buy fruit and veg from veg shop, eat seasonally. Great food, no out of a tin or packet. Real food is one of lifes greatest things. Enjoy!!

[@RosaGrau2014]

Yes, we do.

[@michellenorris211]

Agreed!

[@juliehinkel608]

Changed to real foods and cut out sugars/artificial sweeteners in Feb 2023. Started intermittent fasting. I was 30 pounds overweight, pre-diabetic and always tired. ONE year later down those 30 pounds, all my labs were great. Glucose again totally normal and I have my energy back. I’m 65 so age is not a barrier. Just make ONE change every week. In two months you will have significant changes.

[@dennisboyd1712]

& eat organic if you can

[@beautifulrose8619]

That shows a lot of dedication. I love coffee and I need to learn to drink it black. I start my mornings with sugar.

[@curiouscat3384]

@@beautifulrose8619 Try butter coffee. I use a tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp cocoa and dash of cinnamon to mellow the flavor :)

[@steverobertson3249]

​Buy better coffee. You can use Ghee or heavy cream for flavor​@@beautifulrose8619

[@NannyOggins]

That is great news, Im on the same path though still struggling with my addiction to sweeteners! Well done.

[@bernadette573]

This is the first time I have heard a doctor be truthful about how doctors treat patients who are obese or overweight. Spent a skinny youth where it was never an issue. After I got dx Hashis where my weight went up no matter what I did, my treatment was disdainful and full of contempt (though not at the endocrinologists). Had a new GP who mentioned my weight suggesting I cut desserts when I hadn't eaten sweets or deserts in a decade...I quit eating, dropped 25 pounds, dr didn't mention it as he still considered me still 'overweight'. Next time I weighed in with shoes, purse, coat and he put on my chart that I had GAINED 10 pounds (when i hadn't, and he has never mentioned the previous loss of 25 by developing a great eating disorder. i completely understand why people stop seeing doctors.

[@janeseal3285]

Dr Chris VT for PM and or President depending upon where we live. Down to Earth and sincere about how we have been lured into UPF in our lives. Affordability of good healthy unprocessed food is a major problem worldwide. He realises that we are being delivered highly addictive foods often in the guise of a good for you and your family product. 😢

[@doracsiky]

@@janeseal3285 actually, you can eat plants - frozen or fresh veggies, legumes, combined with spices, some fruits, some whole cereals, seeds, fish and eggs every now and then; drink tap water, cut added sugar. If you do this, you'll eat better and save money. The real 'price'? You'll need to spend more time on preparing your food, cooking - but you'll save on doctors and medicine....and gain in happiness and well-being, which is priceless.

[@CarasGaladhon]

I am sorry this happened to you

[@6yearsago153]

What is dx Hashis?

[@squeaker19694]

Hashimotos thyroiditis: underactive thyroid which means a slower metabolic rate.​@@6yearsago153

[@alexandercrump2298]

This needs to be taught in schools now

[@AndrewPawley11]

Chris van Tulleken is an excellent science communicator. His voice deserves to be heard more widely.

[@bennym5244]

He should mention who it was who lobbied hard for aspartame to be introduced into the food system. The future Secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld. I mean only the best lobbyists get to become Prime Lobbyist don't they?

[@AndrewPawley11]

@@bennym5244 I didn't know that. It certainly deserves to be shared more widely.

[@christurner6430]

Listen to his BBC Podcasts!

[@victoriaisaac3673]

Both brothers are excellent and honest about their own health. Knowledgeable and worth listening to.

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

There is a "food drink" not sure If I can say the name. It is used in hospitals and prescribed by GP surgery for people who are frail, invalids Ingredients:- Water, maltodextrin, fructose, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, acidity regulator, flavour, sweeteners acesulfame K, sodium saccharine. The only healthy ingredient is the water. Mostly it is sugar and stuff for taste. I then asked for diabetics. They said yes we have food for diabetics. With difficulty I finally managed to get the ingredients. Diabetics can't process sugar Ingredients for DIABETICS. Cows milk proteins, water, MALTODEXTRIN, ISOMALTULOSE, vegetable oils, (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil) GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES, flavouring, emulsifier, magnesium hydroxide, sodium L-ascorbate. Both are are supposed to be for sick frail people. They are mostly sugar, artificial sugars, acidity regulators. seed oils. It would be far healthier Using Full Fat Milk add more cream, liquidise some berries for flavour. (Not too much fruit for diabetics)

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

Fat causes diabetes, animal protein exacerbates it. Sugar doesn’t cause diabetes, it makes food (usually highly processed foods) tastier creating an environment that’s very easy to overeat = weight gain = conditions to become diabetic. The bottom line is …it’s the fat. Fat you eat and fat you wear from overeating. Anything you eat that’s not fat (protein from meat and carbs of any kind) raise BG. Fat you eat is not filling and is extremely high in calories = fast weight gain. The best way to lose weight is by eating fibrous whole foods, even if they have carbs (like oatmeal, whole fruits and vegetables). They fill you up and promote healthy, sustainable weight loss Sorry, these are the facts Edit: he states as much @49:40. Sugar drives consumption (also fat, but fat is what causes the diabetes, the sugar causes you to consume more. It’s a toxic combination)

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

@@seitanbeatsyourmeat666 Saturated fat does NOT Cause diabetes. Buy a glucose blood testing machine (or CGM, best if you can afford it) check your blood sugar after food. Carbohydrates will send your blood sugar sky high. Saturated Fat will hardly move it. Meat protein will raise it but never to the extent of carbohydrates. Fibrous foods will give you bloating, wind, Constipation feeding the wrong bacteria. Large amounts of Fruit will cause fatty liver disease. Due to fructose which can only be processed by the liver. Too much insulin will make you fat. It is one of insulin jobs to get sugar out of the blood stream. If not used then insulin will push the sugar into the fat cells. If the fat cells eventually block insulin, it sends it to other organs, liver, pancreas, muscles, etc. Carbohydrates turn into sugar in the body. Biological FACT. There is NO well done research that says carbohydrates are essential. It's fake. A hypothesis Look at photos of people on holiday in the UK in the 60s, when they did not eat lots of vegetables, fruit. Wheat, pasta, rice, Thin. Look at photos today where far too many are fat. Eating all those carbohydrates and seed oils, cutting down on meat and eating something ever 2-3 hours because they are hungry..

[@thinkandgoaloe2432]

Ensure 🥤

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

@@seitanbeatsyourmeat666 NO FAT DOES NOT cause diabetes. It hardly raises blood sugar therefore does not raise insulin. Compared to a High Carbohydrate diet which shoots insulin sky high. Fructose is one of the main causes of non alcoholic fatty liver disease. This now overtaking alcoholic fatty liver disease. Find out how the body works. It does not like sugar all plants are sugar, some worse than others.

[@RaisedFrequencies]

I threw out my ENTIRE sweet and snacks draw half way through this talk. You two men have successfully turned my addiction into disgust and I can't thank you enough. I have shared your video to all the people dearest to me in hopes it helps them too. Me and my husband will now turn to a whole food diet and I already know this will help us with our physical and mental health. Its heartbreaking how corrupt the mass have become more fixated on profit than health... health is wealth. Education is power. Keep up your work and stay safe, a lot of evil rich men will hate you the more traction your content gains.

[@ashleybanksss]

LoL

[@katanyajason3316]

@@ashleybanksss So, someone endeavours to do something about their health and you ridicule them for it??

[@katanyajason3316]

We recently made a trip to France and were sitting in a pastry shop laden with cakes, pastries, cookies, chocolates and sweets of all kinds. People sitting at the tables were all enjoying these goodies, but we couldn't find a single obese person among them. Not even an overweight person! The same when observing people in the streets and in shopping malls. Very few overweight people and we didn't see a single mobility scooter. If you observe an American shopping mall those scooters are everywhere carrying people who are so fat they can't walk any more, and almost half the people are overweight. We found out that this difference is due to many factors, some being portion size and the fact that the French walk a lot, but mostly the fact that the French tend to eat real food. They prepare their own food a lot and quality is really important to them. They love their food and they also sit down and take time to eat it. Legislations on which additives are allowed in food are much stricter in Europe too. However, when we observed the younger generations we saw more chunky looking kids and teens. This is probably because fast food is growing rapidly in European countries .

[@doracsiky]

@@katanyajason3316 you made me realize that I am not ready to visit the US because I am not sure what I would eat while there. The thought of not having something healthy to eat easily available scares me.

[@katanyajason3316]

@@doracsiky I don't think a trip that lasts only a few weeks is going to harm your health that much. There are so many awesome people and things to see in the US and it would be a pity to miss out on them. Being super obsessive about food is not good for your health either as your thoughts alone can make you sick. I learned that the hard way and have learned to just let go and enjoy myself sometimes.

[@omg_wtf]

Lost 27kg this year. At 44 i am now in the best shape of my life. One of the biggest things with losing a large amount of fat is patience. It takes a long time to go on, but people want to try and lose it in a month. Take your time, give yourself a year, and it wont be that hard. Good luck, its the best thing you can do.

[@4061earthabcdesong]

Hi. Could you share how you shredded the weight? Cheers😊

[@gug1970]

Try the carnivore diet... No hunger, no effort and the weight just falls off. Suddenly your trousers start falling down !

[@SCharlesS]

​@@4061earthabcdesonggoogle fasting. Chatterjee interviews experts. Check out Dr. Jason Fung. A kidney doctor

[@Girthon1]

Well said.

[@1toshi32]

@@gug1970 Tell me about the constipation you may or may not go through while on the carnivore diet.

[@reflexxuns767]

I stopped eating any processed foods and sweets over fifteen years ago. I eat clean and cook my own food. I feel kinda like a unicorn as people constantly comment about it. It only makes me feel more committed to what I'm doing. I've studied both holistic and allopathic nutrition for over the past twenty years, and I'm skeptical about what dieticians are currently being taught and what they're teaching in turn, but I digress. At this point, I'm nearly 67 yo, I'm 5'3", weigh 106 lbs. and have no chronic illnesses or diseases. Our diets have such an impact on our health and very lives. I wish more people really understood this.

[@myentertainment55]

Good on you

[@etiennelouw9244]

I retired at 63, now 69. 25 Days ago I had to use my much diminished strength. I bought some weights and started exercising a lot, down by 5 kg in this short period. My strength is coming back fast and I am now stronger than my 30 year old son. I will not stop ever again even though it is tough. I am also doing intermittent fasting 16 and half hours, cutting down on carbs as well

[@michellecabral386]

Kudos! I'm the same age as you and retired at the same age as you. Totally on board with developing health and overall quality of life even, and maybe especially at our age!

[@lindaolsen7828]

One reason the ultrprocessed foods encourage overconsumption is because the serving size on the box isn't enough for the stomach stretch receptors to be activated. Hence, more volume is eaten to make the eater feel full.

[@s125h3]

Wow well done...you've inspired me...I'll be 69 in May so I'll try and do what you've done 👏

[@user-jc8py7dw7r]

How can you be stronger than your son after exercising for only 25 days? Sounds ridiculous.

[@etiennelouw9244]

I am one of those driven people when I put my mind to something, I even am so driven that I had my colon removed and now have a Parke's pouch in it's place. That is the bad side of how I am.@@user-jc8py7dw7r

[@rebekahcogbill9832]

I’ve lost 52 pounds in 3 years. I walk 5 miles a day, weigh myself every day, intermittent fast, cook most of the time. It’s really being conscious of what I’m doing.

[@heddaw184]

You've just described an eating disorder. Intermittent fasting automatically puts you at a 91% increased risk of heart disease and stroke. It's not consciousness, it's orthorexia.

[@tyler5649]

I've never been asked by a Doctor about what I eat

[@AstonM6]

One doctor asked me. I fell at work, and a big knot grew on the back of my head within a few minutes. The doctor who checked me out noted the size of the bump. He wanted to see me the next day. The bump was gone. He looked confused and said, "It's gone! What do you eat?!" I laughed, and he said, "No, really, what do you eat?" Answer: low carb veggies, meat, fat, and occasionally cheese.

[@felipearbustopotd]

The longer the Ingredient list is, the more you should avoid it. Ingredient list = warning list, especially if you need to decipher what they are unless you have a PhD in chemistry. Thank you for uploading and sharing.

[@loafollower9590]

A saying that stuck with me, the longer the ingredient list the longer your prescription list

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Absolutely 💯 % accurate. 😊❤

[@Straycurrent]

I purchased the audiobook version of Chris' ULTRA PROCESSED PEOPLE and have listened twice now. It's loaded with a wider range of content than you would imagine, and Chris expertly explains why it's all relevant. I highly recommend the book.

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

Is it recorded in his voice?

[@Straycurrent]

@@wastenotwantnotArt Yes, he is the reader.

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

@@Straycurrent thank you. That’s good. The author’s voice is best

[@Happyheretic2308]

@@wastenotwantnotArtoddly enough, this isn’t always the case. Narration is an art, but it’s not the same as writing.

[@Akanisen049]

Commenting so I can remember to come back to this later and get the book

[@catherineroberts6499]

When I switched to eating Organic foods, including wild caught Salmon, more expensive foods, I ate less, stopped fast foods, didn't feel like I needed to eat all the time and saved money on my food costs, besides the health benefits, helped with my finances.

[@catpod3872]

agree when i cut sugar and refined carbs and upf, weight dropped food cravings went, I eat less and recurring back injury cleared up

[@Papawcanner]

Organic isn’t the answer . The answer is Whole Foods .

[@truthtelleranon]

@@PapawcannerI thought Whole Foods sold organic? ;)

[@LarisaC.]

What I really like about this episode is that both scientists listen to each other and even come to new insights based on their discussion. Love that.

[@Suburp212]

Sadly, being honest as a doctor often results in the food thugs pressurizing the health authorities to ban them. Excellent interview.

[@hyperv1016]

Not a good interview. Bro literally said that he can’t give advice do to the color of his skin and his gender. L comment

[@migmogmoo]

Dr Rangan I think it would be so valuable to people if you could interview “normal” people who manage to achieve a relatively healthy life within their circumstances. I believe there are always little choices we can make, but sometimes a lot of people interviewed on podcasts seem to have quite different choices available to them compared to the general population, and that can feel a bit disempowering. It would be so cool to hear from people who do night shifts, who do manual labour all day, who have two jobs and two kids to look after, who live in one room. Working class people really. To hear how they manage their life, and help us to realise the choices that we actually do have. Some healthy food is cheaper, like in season British potato’s are cheaper than a cheap loaf of bread, the other option doesn’t have to be a £10 soardough loaf

[@pamelawoodsum8608]

Dave mac at zero carbs Has an interview every day from people like us.

[@sarahbarnes3605]

I agree

[@mariagastelum7923]

Very good suggestion!

[@bennym5244]

Quite right. Also, I was sceptical that the interviewer when describing his time as a gp knew all the personal eating habits and behaviours of one of his many patients like that. Furthermore, suggesting cookbooks etc. Today, my appointments are by phone and it's a new doctor almost every time. I've even been in a face to face appointment with my gp and they have to rely on Google to diagnose my symptoms. This idea of a familiar family gp is a myth unless you're really lucky. I think he may have been confusing research he's done at a university or hospital with work he's done in a busy local medical practice. For instance my local surgery enforces the rule that only one medical problem can be discussed per appointment.

[@ihatekillerclowns]

Is he doctor? Where does he get the time to be a KZbinr lol

[@dianelipson5420]

There are no doctors left in the US. Now we have medical care providers. They don’t seem to be allowed to diagnose or treat outside of insurance protocols. People are dying, and everyone is getting angry.

[@papabear2515]

As a fellow American, I completely agree. It’s tragic!

[@paulbatson7881]

That's the business model.

[@debramiller8950]

I am convinced we all need to do our own research, eat as clean as possible, move as much as possible and practice intermittent fasting. Doctors are trained to treat sick people not prevent you from getting sick.

[@beth2500]

I am going through this right now.I've been so sick for so long and in so much pain for so long and nobody has listened or help to me.I finally have exploded on all of my doctors.I'm demanding some kind of help.But i've spent at least twenty years in the cycle

[@papabear2515]

@@beth2500 I’m so sorry. We can relate. My wife has been I’ll off and on of varying degrees for 20+ years, with no real answers and many dismissive statements and behaviors by doctors. It’s so sad and so cruel. All the best to you.

[@sarahmarles7633]

This is the best podcast conversation that I've ever heard, and I listen to lots! I've always really known deep down that whole foods are the way forward, but have felt as a single Mum that I can never afford to eat that way, always choosing less expensive food. Now having listened to this, I've realized how naive I've been. I'm so angry that we've been put in this position, being experimented on purely for profit and the government are just allowing it (also for profit I know). This brilliant conversation has made me realise that just accepting it is no longer an option for me and my family. I don't know how, but I'm really going to make changes. I love the last conversation also about what to do best for our children. My children have very different tastes and are fussy eaters so I struggle to make them both happy at dinner time, I suspect neither will be happy from now on 😂 but that's a chance I've decided I've got to take. On a good note, we already drink a lot of water and milk so yay 🎉

[@tmtb80]

Unsolicited suggestion....have kids help make a menu, the shopping list, and help prepare dinner. Even if they don't want to eat what they are helping to prepare, it often does lead to them feeling proud and ownership and they become more likely to try things. Always say thankful things. "This brocolli is so good! Thank you for helping with it even though you don't even like it. That was really helpful."

[@tmtb80]

Oh, and a choice! Maybe one kid doesn't like veggies so much. Then they get to choose between 2. 2 that they don't hate. Having a choice makes kids feel so much more invested and cooperative.

[@alexiavandercruyssen1354]

plat unique pour tout le monde

[@india1422]

The older a child gets the more tastes it takes too accept a new taste, but it can happen. I exposed myself to police every day due 10 days and I now live them. Takes this for what you will, if I was changing my family's diet I would do a 180. I would start by adding something new to their plate and go from there. Slowly, but making progress

[@alisonjane5364]

Along with what everyone else has said, I would say, try not to refer to any kind of food as a treat, especially junk food. This is something we all really need to stop doing but it's a cultural thing.

[@suzannepadden7201]

3 months ago, we removed plastic food from our diet. His BP is now normal, and blood sugar is nearly perfect. I've treated sugar as an addiction as it's the only way I can leave it alone. This video is fascinating and informative. Thank you as it's given me the drive to keep going.

[@SCharlesS]

As you should. Sugar is an addiction. Todays world most people are addicted to food.the average person in a sedentary lifestyle does not need to eat every day. Even those of us who exercise do not need to eat. Certainly not the types of food we do eat.

[@toriwolf5978]

What is plastic food?? I know you shouldn’t eat fast foods of any kind or ice cream ect cakes cookies stuff like that ultra processed foods I try to stay away from…

[@suzanneemerson2625]

You were eating plastic? Was it because you were trying to lose weight by earring something that’s not digestible? Not a good idea.

[@frusia123]

​@@suzanneemerson2625So do you if you've ever dined at McDonald's.

[@angelacarr8537]

I listened to this via the podcast. I never leave reviews, but I had to leave a review for this episode. This was one of the best podcast episodes I've ever listened to.

[@ihatekillerclowns]

One of the worst

[@stopconsumption2050]

One of the most important conversations I’ve heard, and thanks to Chris’s skill as a communicator I’ve been off all upf and sugar for 11 months. Until I stopped I didn’t know for 50 years that it was possible to not be hungry all the time. Thanks to you both for everything you do. It does make a difference.

[@nettie7645]

Wow. Thanks for sharing

[@jobrown8146]

I've been low carb for over 2 years now and I love experiencing real hunger without the cravings. Being fat adapted makes a real difference. Before when I got hunger pains I would have to eat within the 1/2 hour. Now I can delay my eating by 2 or more hours if I need to.

[@tashasgran]

This last year, I improved my diet and now eat whole foods, grains, fermented foods, less meat and lots of organic veg. However, I now find shopping incredibly hard as I try to read the blurb on the labels. I eat 3 times a day with a 12 hour fast through bedtime and feel extremely fit and healthy. Thanks to all the Doctors and podcasters for pushing this.

[@bm1066]

Eat less grain (preferrably none) and increase your meat intake!!! Read up on Oxylates and ecoli in your organic veg. Read up on glyphosates in the grains, arsenic in rice... yeah...

[@philleggitt3005]

If a baker made it dont eat it, simples... Unhealthy amounts of sugar, cheap fat/oils & flour...

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Cut out all grains and anything made with grain flour, and you’ll see great positive change in your health.

[@seanfrank4158]

Cutting back on meat is the worst thing you can do.

[@LarisaC.]

If it has a label, try not to buy it 😅

[@lauramccormack2160]

This is and should be life changing!!!! My fear is that people listen but then go about buying and eating the usual junk. 12 years ago the penny dropped for me and i never looked back my investment is in cooking from scratch with healthy ingredients simple humble stuff. Just cannot put the weight I lost back on depression gone. Put it into practice change your life heal and thecrest will come 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stevendaniel8126]

I love this guy. He is totally sincere and truthful with his message.....

[@Kit-tee]

Love this discussion. Hope more people watch or listen. I’ve been eating whole foods for quite some time now and I still get weird looks from people, especially from co-workers and family. 😂 They find it unnatural that I don’t eat anything ultra-processed. They don’t realize that ultra-processed foods are basically fake food that are designed to be addictive and pumped full of chemicals.

[@emilyowen2555]

Coworkers give me so many weird looks for eating boiled eggs/tupperware of minced beef etc. The social stigma should really be redirected towards constant snacking on crisps and other packets of crap, but we're the weirdos for eating stuff that contains nutrients. Make it make sense.

[@vimalneha]

Fake people eat fake food. This is an established principle. Why bother even if they are co-workers? The eco-system to loot people has profound roots.

[@mariagastelum7923]

I would happily accept any negative comments, knowing that I ll be healthy makes me smile and ignore those comments. I would like people to comment more on how healthy I eat. I take it as a complement!

[@AstonM6]

I went to the grocery, loaded up the belt with my items, and the young checker asked me if I was on a diet. I knew where this was going, but I pretended to be clueless, and I asked what she meant. She asked me if I was on a diet because of all the vegetables I was buying. I said, no, I just don't want to get cancer, and diabetes. She looked confused.

[@truthtelleranon]

@@AstonM6😂

[@mattyemi12]

Chatterjee is on point, people need to know / learn to fix their health issues, not need to wait for institutions to fix global policies, that will take a lifelong if it happens. Appreciated Chris acknowledging it might be an error not empowering all us to do better

[@girlanonymous]

Agree…we have FREE access to a plethora of information on health and disease prevention. There is no reason to do nothing about our health.

[@user-pq2ob1rd6r]

I consider myself fortunate as I am healthy almost 70 years old female, trying to eat mostly fresh, organic food. There is hardly a day when I don't walk, swim or exercise and practice intermittent fasting. I feel great, hardly visit my GP, only if I have to. What surprises me that people these days have access to information, but they still decide to eat fast food, cakes & cappuccinos and they rely on medical professionals to treat their diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. They having all sort of operations because of their dysfunctional lifestyle and often no energy. It seems so easy to change the diet and start moving, but it is up to each individual to do own research and start applying the knowledge ❤

[@heleng4319]

Brilliant conversation, I really appreciate the honestly and humility that you both bring to the table. Would love to hear more conversations between you two. Thank you for all the work you both do.

[@simongarner5340]

Good to listen to someone who isn't banging on about carbs and sugar and insulin being the root of everyone's problems. CvT is informative and empathetic!

[@nickeveritt4391]

I have watched quite a few of the interviews/podcasts that Chris Van Tulleken has done recently (and listened to his Audio book) and this is by far the best one. Rangan asks so many questions that the others didn’t and gets to the crux of so many of the issues when talking about UPF from a public health perspective. Dr interviewing Dr definitely the best way to hear about this subject, their different backgrounds and experiences really adds so much more when talking about this.

[@mzabs1871]

I have watched so many videos with Chris van Tulleken and I have learned so much more in this interview than in any of the others. The 2 1/2 hour podcast time actually excited me because I knew it was going to be packed with great information, but I didn't realize how great it would be. Thank you.

[@user-nh9hd2zi1e]

This is the most thorough nuanced and complete conversation I have ever heard about food and nutrition - thank you !

[@sammnew]

I’m addicted to sugary foods but I’m going to join a support group to kick this obsession of mine 100%. I’m 50 years old now and I’ve had enough! I’ve ordered the Food Addicts In Recovery book and plan to attend Zoom meetings. This video reminded me that I’m addicted and that another diet won’t help me as soon as I feel depressed or anxious etc. I need to learn how to not eat a kg of chocolate as soon as I start to feel overwhelmed. 🥰

[@MJU682]

Good luck. It’s hard. I find for me to just go through the cupboards and throw it all out. Make sure your stocked with lots of healthy snacks even make a list of all the healthy meals and snacks you want and then shop for them and come up w meal plans so your not letting yourself intuitively eat. After a few days you won’t even want sugar anymore

[@MJU682]

Cans of Mackeral or tuna Salads w grass fed burgers on top w mustard and blue cheese Celery w peanut butter and raisins Yogurt w raspberries and cocoa nibs and cacao powder/nuts Chicken soups w cabbage and veggies Chicken piccata w asparagus and cauliflower rice Braised cabbage rolls w ground beef and saurkraut Avocado and eggs for breakfast Veggies w hummus Thin corn tortillas for tacos( don’t eat too many) Plan it all out what you want and try to do like 1 workout. Then you’ll want to eat well after Protein shakes w peanut butter added

[@MJU682]

Make sure you eat well so you don’t feel hungry. No snacking at night 4 hours until bed.

[@kcowgirl7840]

Check out Bright Line Eating by Susan Pierce Thompson, Ph.D.

[@punkroxgirl]

I watched something about a baker that didn’t want chocolate or sweets because he smelled it all day long making it. So people started putting a drop of vanilla extract under their nose and I tried it and I really didn’t crave sweets when I did it too. My issue is soda. I don’t drink diet soda, but just caffeine free and I have mostly cut it all out in the last month

[@inkagoodwin843]

Absolutely amazing podcast! Well done guys 🎉

[@ruledbyvenus1859]

I listened to this last night during my 2 hour walk. Last night was a full moon. I understand why Chris doesn’t feel he should promote certain eating habits to a particular demographic BUT I disagree with him. He should care LESS about the judgment and care MORE about spreading crucial information that could save lives. We are all judged at the end of the day, so why not live truthfully, with pure intentions? Is that not worth the risk of judgement? I applaud both of you.

[@sage4061]

Really enjoyed this talk, your both super articulate, I especially liked the comments at the end about your children, so honest and vulnerable.. having my child in a stiener school was a blessing for food, and I believe even as teenagers if the ground work has been laid they will eventually choose the whole food path… keep doing what your doing and know it’s really important, thank you 🙏🏼

[@olgakim4848]

Being sedentary will kill you, too. When I tell friends and family I exercise and use the treadmill everyday, they always look surprised and say, "Why? You don't need to lose any weight." They just don't get it.

[@sarahw1920]

Brilliant interview, I'm going to read Chris's book and would happily take advice from him!

[@pd1596]

Having watched Dr van Tulleken on TV for years, I must say that this is the most impressive and important piece of work I've seen from him. This is one of the most important topics that absolutely everyone should be aware of. Great podcast, great questions and lots of very valuable information. Thanks all 👌🏽👏🏽

[@carnivoreheals]

Loved this conversation!! ❤

[@benadams6872]

Great podcast. Good to see a qualified doctor giving food advice to their patients

[@joanbideau1375]

The best conversation I have ever heard about food and the implications which the modern diet has for our health

[@targetkittyfive]

I am so happy I discovered Dr. Chatterjee. Actually it was a holistic doctor that suggested I look him up on KZbin. Best suggestion ever!! Doing a whole foods way of eating. Trying to shake my sugar addiction. I've cut back on pop and from putting sugar in my tea. Im determined to get my health on track. Sick of being sick and tired from my diet. And shame on all of the big food manufacturers that love seeing us sick and relying on medications to "fix" the poisoon they have been feeding us. Thank you, Dr. Chatterjee for your videos and expert advice!

[@punkroxgirl]

I’m trying to quit soda too. I use honey in my tea

[@angiebee598]

This may be my favorite of your podcasts.

[@jh3617]

Absolutely brilliant, loved all this valuable information and very honest discussion. Thank you ❤

[@AcceptandAct]

Switching completely to organic fruits, vegetables, and ethically sourced / halal meats that come directly from local farms changed my life. No more IBS, weight gain, brain fog, lack of energy, bad skin. Intermittent fasting, as long as you don't overdo it and find a way that it works for you is also great. Food is indeed our medicine!

[@Vict0reeaH]

What if you don't have the money to be able to afford that?

[@AcceptandAct]

@@Vict0reeaH I hear you, however, in my experience this is a common misconception. I've lived in the USA, Canada, and the Netherlands, also as a poor college student. Buying decent quality fruits, veggies, and meats instead of completely packaged and processed products has never broken the bank. It's about the same, and even cheaper on some things actually. For example, here in the Netherlands, at the local farm where I get my eggs, butter, chicken, lamb, yoghurt, fresh juices and milk, everything is about 20% cheaper than they are at the mainstream supermarket chains. It takes prioritizing and organizing but it's 100% doable. ❤

[@Vict0reeaH]

​@AcceptandAct I live in city centre in UK and there's nowhere really where I can get fruit or vegetables from farms unless I drive to a farm 😂 which in petrol is going to cost me double. We have meat markets yes but nothing else

[@AcceptandAct]

@@Vict0reeaH The local farm thing I mentioned was just a nice little bonus example :) I do realize that not everyone has access to it, but that's not really the point anyways, OK, here's what one can do: Go to one of your local supermarkets. Calculate the cost of a week of healthy fruits, veggies, rice, pasta, and meats versus the cost of a week of junk / unhealthy / processed foods; chips, soda, frozen nuggets, pizza, cookies, ramen, candy, ice cream, etc. Once you know the difference it becomes simple. If the healthy option costs the same or less or even a bit more, that's great. If it costs a lot more, then it still comes down to your priorities and mindset about your health, diet and money, as I mentioned before. I would, for example, be completely OK with not going out to the movies every week and/or to the pub multiple times a week and instead spend that money on healthier groceries. Regardless of how much money we make, we are still free, to a very large extent, to make conscious and healthy choices about what we put into our bodies. It's more about our priorities, mindset, and thoughtful budgeting than anything else

[@Vict0reeaH]

​@AcceptandAct I'm struggling to afford rent. So yes junk food is half of the price of healthy alternatives 😂😂

[@ruthhorowitz7625]

I recently went through a period where I couldn't cook, and had to live on ready to eat meals. Gained about 40 lbs that year. Back to my healthy home cooked meals now. Went off the deep end a bit, baking my own bread etc. Got abot half off,now comes the hard part, those ladt 20 lbs I've been struggling with for years. I know everyone says fat is good but not for me. A little too much and I gain, so going low fat again. That doesn't mean high sugar. That's where people go wrong. Started running again too. Really hard to get back in shape after being bed ridden for a year.

[@punkroxgirl]

I had a similar issue when I had my teeth pulled for dentures. I thought I would lose weight but I gained weight because so many soft foods are carbs like pasta.

[@mindsetfirstwithurszula]

Thank you both for this enlightening and honest conversation. I admire your perseverance in this challenging times and thank you for creating hope where so many don't see any. 👏👏👏

[@jaynesullivan8409]

Thank you, I enjoyed the discussion on the health issues, it was very informative I can now implement that in my own daily life 😊

[@megankwisdom]

The question of why a 45yo mom of 3 needs to know that food companies are profit-motivated rather than altruistic is because a mother's job regardless of species is to protect her young from predators until they are able to live on their own. When that 45yo mom of 3 changes her perception to view food companies as predators then she will have no other choice from a hardwired instinct than to do what she needs to do in order to protect her kids.

[@jennifermarlow.]

@@joshstafford4410 That's easy. My doctor was telling me to eat 5 meals / day, lots of vegetables, seed oils, and a whole bunch of unhealthy stuff. Then, I got online and started investigating the new advances in nutrition science (ie, learning about the lies we were all taught). As I learned, I changed ... first thing to go processed food, then white foods (rice and other grains, potatoes), and et cetera. My question to you is ... do you enjoy putting others down, and if so, do you think that is healthy? (rhetorical)

[@aprilapril2]

Took me a long time to learn… even though my own mother never did processed foods or ready meals

[@bobadams7654]

​@joshstafford4410 the better question is why bother asking such a question, when a lot of the answers are in the podcast?

[@bobadams7654]

​@@joshstafford4410have u listened to the podcast?

[@carolinepark4033]

Precisely why I haven’t let my kids have school dinners- absolute processed junk

[@user-bs1rm9uu9l]

I loved Chris’s joke about the inability to control what Grandparents bring into the house ❤

[@Anne28456]

Thank you for this wonderful conversation! Informative and down to earth. So true all of these fast foods around our teenage children. Going away to college hardest with fast foods.

[@AncaFit]

I simply enjoy listening to Dr. Chris Van Tulleken. I reed everything now, and I buy almost nothing from supermarket, but I buy lots of healthy things from the farmers market and is also cheaper. My 6 old daughter already knows about ultra processed food.

[@XmeimeisworldX]

At the moment with inflation in Britain it’s actually cheaper to eat wholefoods over UPF. I come from a working class demographic and live in an urban area and have a regular regular job and managed to lose a significant amount of weight twice, yes we get processed foods pushed at us however we DO have a choice as to what we shove down our throats and how we manage our exercise

[@EmsEms81]

It is cheaper. People use the price of food as an excuse. If they cooked rather than relying on takeaway, microwave and 20 minutes in the oven rubbish they would have the money to buy real food. It’s also about priorities, people aren’t prioritising nutrition over convenience.

[@dion789]

2:10:00 I don't have children myself yet, but with my nephews and niece it's really nice to see that both my brothers could openly discuss with my parents what foods they preferred my parents give them when they're babysitting. Not to a ridiculous degree, but they have agreements on sweets that my parents stick to.

[@Overworked_Millennial]

I enjoyed listening to this conversation enormously . This is my first time seeing an episode of Dr Rangan in full, mostly because I’m a fan of Dr Chris (read the book, listened to the podcasts, seen him in many other interviews) because I appreciate his greatness communicating these concepts in a very relatable and easy to digest manner (since his days in Operation Ouch), and I really appreciate the realization he has at 2:07:57

[@user-mf7xb4rr2o]

Thank u so much for ha ing these types of health discussions 😊

[@jessiepagnan2249]

Thank you for this. Wonderful information. It makes me sad too, though. Being near Christmas, I have been noticing the food donations bins at the holiday food bank drop-offs all over the place and the stuff that is donated is pure garbage. Sweet cereal, mac and cheese, pop tarts, flavoured oatmeal packets.... I only saw a bag of rice and a few cans of chickpeas. We are keeping our underprivileged people sick. I wish there were guidelines to follow about what to donate. Fresh is impossible to donate in a bin but there are healthier choices. These poor people lose two ways. Facing difficult times and we are donating poison.

[@user-iv8jq7dd9y]

There are several organizations and churches in my town that offer free boxes of fruits, vegetables and proteins but a lot of it goes to waste because many people don't know how to cook fresh food and are so used to eating the heavily processed stuff. Several years back my town also took an abandoned parking lot and converted it to a community garden. The produce rotted because no one picked it even though it was free food. It was heartbreaking to see so much of it go to waste. Food/Cooking education could be beneficial!

[@beanie5677]

You are absolutely correct. My food pantry is pure garbage. I basically can only get 4 or 5 items , and it’s limited . Just an example the food panty got rid of good cheese and put it processed slices …nothing organic, nothing antibiotic free . I’m grateful for a food pantry but it’s extremely limited…

[@anja0412]

I almost never eat junk food. Living in SE Asia, which has a lot of healthy food, helps. I am amazed about US citizens coming here demanding junk food, though. How do they not know? Why don't they go for the local food?

[@heartoflightning]

People like what they're used to 🤷‍♂️ but as someone who doesn't eat much either, they don't know what they're missing, right? 😉 Have a good day 🙏😊

[@smolderingtitan]

Urban environments are becoming less and less "local".

[@andgray]

I live in Thailand and never eat junk food now. I just forgot about it when i found cheaper and better food.

[@YoungYouTubers]

Thai food is often cooked in seed oils and is extremely high in sugar - junk food?

[@markwi007]

i agree,most thai food is fried in palm oil,very unhealthy!@@YoungKZbinrs

[@looking4leasuretime]

Listening to this is So Awesome. Thank-you for making me not feel like I am nuts when talking to others. My Dr's think I have been nuts since I have kept a daily health journal for years, to personally figure out how to get rid of migraines and skin issues. Although, I now know I was born with dad's genes of APS & CLL, plus alot of mom's stress while I was in-vitro is believed to have developed CNSlymphoma. Only in Fall 2022 did they slightly mention that my route to watch & analyze my personal nutrition/health might have helped. High 5's for reminding me that I might not be losing it, infront of my Dr's, as I haven't been sick, and am still alive. Thank-you. I wish the best for All.

[@2muchtalk173]

@2:10:00 i feel your pain! my kids are constantly bombarded with junk food 😢 We eat whole foods, organic, etc etc … but knowing a life like that is better than not 🤷‍♂️ i pray that they think of how they were raised. I don’t scold them when they eat badly

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

Love this guys message. What amazed me that every add on KZbin whilst watching this was all for ultra processed foodstuffs !

[@juliamacauley7062]

Not my experience BEGGARWOOD1 -is advertising on KZbin tailored and targeted to an individual?

[@jcszot]

I’ve watched Chris’s documentaries and they are fantastic. They’re available here on KZbin. Bottom line - and I’ve mentioned this before on other platforms….. any food that has a television commercial should probably not be consumed.

[@teriodonnell8603]

As a grateful member off Overeaters anonymous this is so wonderful for abstinence and addiction related to food to ge used out loud by doctors :)

[@HillLeeHill]

I almost didn't watch this purely based on the fantastical click bait tittle! I'm glad I did, this was very informative!

[@ur4givn]

So much incredibly useful information on this channel, I love it! Problem is that I NEED notes to help remember it all but I'm working AND listening... I'll be back again with my pen and paper. Thank you for sharing!

[@starbright1256]

Yes. I write down & do checkmatlrks as I go

[@Corolla97ww]

Great conversation and lots of good information on food.

[@annecooke6767]

Wonderful podcast, I learned so much, thank you. Marred only by having the most ads I have *ever* experienced on KZbin.

[@patricewright8714]

Lately I've been shopping at the local fruit and vegetable store before going to the supermarket. Getting what's in season and finding recipes for those products has helped me personally change my eating habits and save money.

[@alexwoolley5173]

Really enjoyed that podcast, Chris comes across as so relatable and down to earth, your videos are fantastic, thank you!

[@elizabethgreen2134]

Brilliant podcast.thank you both

[@SuperGloriajean]

Thank you for educating people!

[@daweshorizon]

I think Chris is incorrect about whole food diets being more expensive than UPF's. In the UK, fruit and vegetables are relatively cheap. Meat, especially chicken, is also relatively cheap. But I won't go into the whole factory farming debate here. I shop weekly at Aldi, having planned my menus for me and my partner and make a list of ingredients. Food bill (including a few beers) is £40-£45 a week on average for two people. Absolutely no UPF's. Everything I make is cooked from fresh and virtually no waste. My favourite meal of the week is on Monday, the day before the weekly shop, when I go to empty (and clean) the fridge; whatever is left over from the previous week gets bunged into a stew or stir-fry or whatever, a few spices or a bit of curry powder. Delicious! I cook for my three sons and my daughters-in -law whenever I visit them as they have busy lives and I still like to feel that I have a bit of parental usefulness! They seem to appreciate my food, but they could just be being polite. However, my biggest achievement is when my four and five year old grandsons devour the food I have made them. Result! Because they are the future. I am on a low-income, but I can put really tasty, healthy food on the table for not very much money. I was going to say 'peanuts', but actually they are quite expensive. Anyway, enjoyed the pod cast, I've bought the book (on Amazon) of course. More issues there. FK. I don't give advice either. But may I suggest; Rangan and Chris, don't over-think parenthood. Your children will do what they do and will be fine! Just roll with it! Children don't come with an instruction manual. Even if they did, no man is going to read it. Love and peace.

[@LarisaC.]

Chris adds: cooking fresh foods requires kitchen utensils, gas, pans, skills, recipes and time, don’t forget fridge, freezer and other storage facilities. Adding all these things up, fresh food becomes more expensive than UPF.

[@daweshorizon]

@@LarisaC.I have kitchen utensils and pans.You only need to buy these items once. I'm no chef, but I can follow a recipe. There are loads of recipes online and loads of vidoes to teach you how to cook healthy food. Fridges and freezers are a cost-consideration, I agree, but most fresh food doesn't need it. Potatos, apples, oranges, onions, carrots, green beans, cabbage, broccoli and so many other ingreients do not need to be refridgerated. Not even eggs! Ultra Processed Foods are full of chemical additives which you don't need and have no control over, you don't know what you are putting into your body! Time can be a factor, but eating well should be a part of everyday life. Food is more important than the TV or social media/gaming obsession that seems to occupy the time of many of my friends. Take care. Love and peace.

[@LarisaC.]

@@daweshorizonare you trying to convince me, or Chris who scientifically argues this?

[@daweshorizon]

@@LarisaC. Yes. But science is on my side. As is basic economics. UPFs will harm your wealth and health.

[@LarisaC.]

@@daweshorizonChris says the same? He just also says fresh food costs more than just the price in the supermarket. Again, don’t convince me. This is the point Chris makes.

[@catpod3872]

I don’t think it’s just the cost of eating whole foods that’s stops people, maybe aside from people in extreme poverty, it’s the time. I can make healthy whole foods far cheaper for my family than UPF But the time cost is immense !! Interms shopping / prep and cooking - that in itself is like a full time job on top of my full time job! Also to note if you do go full whole food and drop the sugar and carbs - you eat less as the cravings and appetite go. But it is very hard with a family time to do - maybe if we had 4 day working week 🤷‍♂️

[@binathere2574]

Simple cooking is key.

[@kookiecat79]

But I think of those who live in poverty but also don’t work, they have the time but lack the knowledge. I think back to what Jamie Oliver tried to do many years ago now in communities like that, not many were interested enough.I’d rather have beans on toast for tea or pasta in tomato sauce with cheese than a takeaway. Both quick and cheap.

[@lonerblader85]

Perfect podcast to inspire me to get back on track diet-wise in 2024. Cheers 🤝

[@Lioness_UTV]

This was such a great discussion. Loved how it wrapped all the info together and how it spoke to us on a real level. The interesting thing is that this won't surprise most of us as it makes sense. What I think would surprise us is how much UPF we consume in our daily lives 😬 Thank you. I have sent this around to all my friends and family, letting them know that this is information so they can make informed choices or not. Completely up to them. I also thought it was worth noting a sample of the Life Expectancy Ranking as its eye opening at a glance: Japan #1 France # 11 Canada #15 UK #25 US #40

[@lieselcorp9100]

Probably one of the most important discussions we all should be having right now. Great work team! x

[@wendycarter5718]

When i first encountered the Van Tulleken twins (Which is not too many years ago) they were more apologistic for the food industry !So pleased that they have come to this new judgement on the dangers of the appalling diet followed by the vast majority of the worlds population !!

[@ravydavy66]

Amazing podcast. I love the work you both do (Chris from Operation Ouch with my son) So many great tips in here and some real eye openers. I never feel full and have digestive problems and Chris explained why in a way that no doctor has been able to after multiple colonoscopies and investigations. Thank you both so much.

[@LC100Seriesgirl]

how did you help yourself re your digestive issues, was there a podcast or book you read of his?

[@ravydavy66]

@@LC100Seriesgirl Hi Stephanie It’s the bit where he says about UPF staying in a different part of the stomach and not reaching the part of the bowel that sends the “full” signal . I also took some great tips about the gut Biome from Dr Pradip Jamnadas MD who has some great videos on here 👍

[@JulieBram]

Absolutely brilliant podcast! I wish we could get this in front of a wider audience ❤❤❤

[@elizabethirlbacher4312]

Is anyone else suspicous how this guy plugged AG1 during a podcast about the harm of processed food?

[@seanfrank4158]

AG1 is absolute garbage. It does nothing for you....

[@martindaniels4906]

Not "suspicious" no. Its clearly sponsored and is advertising the sponsor's product. Its not hidden, it clearly promoted with "promotoon" in the top right hand corner.

[@mlouw8218]

What a great conversation! Another winner 😊 This was both interesting and enjoyable. I think there’s a nice synergy between you both 👍👌🙏

[@cogit8able]

This was enjoyable because you seemed to really been enjoying each other’s insights.

[@mariagastelum7923]

Thank you both!

[@abc33944]

I accompanied my dad visited the gulson road hospital Coventry Many of the DRs and nurses I saw . were overweight !!

[@lorinlindell7484]

You made a great point about access to food and time! I always bring a lunch, travel with snacks, whatever it takes. Not only because you never know what kind of access to quality of food you will have but also allergies. Shout out to anyone whose thought “yeah I’ll find a snack at the airport” only to be disappointed and end up sending $$$ on processed food or worse arrive hangry AF to your destination

[@6yearsago153]

🙏🏻

[@builderthestrong]

The blender has saved a large amount of time. I just get a bunch of raw organic plants with their prebiotics and probiotics and toss em in, then 💥 done. Then I throw some taters in the steamer and Go do stuff for about an hour and 💥 done. Same with rice. Fruit smoothies. Takes me about 15 minutes a day to prepare all my meals.

[@melodyanderson7914]

I have started packing healthy snacks in my carry on to avoid this issue. There are better versions of beef jerky (or Turkey jerky) and pistachios usually do not have seed oils added.

[@marionrider3795]

Very enlightening ! Thank you !

[@Suburp212]

Just finished a 28 day water only fast to stop the addiction to UPFs. It is hard, but for me, the only way to defeat the industry-enforced addiction. So hard.

[@elisenieuwe4649]

I don't think healthy eating is that much more expensive, since the ultra processed junk I buy is pretty expensive. Especially thee last years the price of unhealthy stuff has gone up. I calculatd what I spend on junk and it's a lot. I could easily spend more on healthy foods instead. I think the biggest hurdle is that it costs much more TIME to cook from scratch and prepare foods upfront compared to eating ultra processed foods.

[@ramonabryant9130]

An argument that I would have is the cost of UPF is less than real food. When I was a young mother I did not walk down the packaged food aisles at the grocery store, much to my children’s dismay. Dried beans, oatmeal, fresh carrots were the types of foods I could afford.

[@tylerwhitney3443]

Yup

[@Grk149]

For me as well, takeaway and fast food are definitely not cheap, even if you ignore future healthcare costs. I eat much better with fresh ingredients and cooking, which can also be done fast for some meals when there’s no time. I mean, how much do eggs cost and how long does it really take to prepare?

[@autonope23]

The money saved by eating UPF will be spent on medical bills

[@donjardine8734]

So powerful guys! Thank you!

[@vanessavanderkramer6588]

Really excellent podcast. So interesting and the integrated comments from both you and Chris is very good as you both add so much to the topic of UPF. Something to add to the conversation is that it was mentioned by Chris that people never binge on what they make themselves at home, it must always be wrapped and bought. I think one reason for this is that if you make brownies, cookies etc at home, you make them using unprocessed food to a great extent. I know people buy cake mixes, even pancake mixes (why on earth would anyone buy pancake mix then add eggs and water. You only need flour and you made it from scratch anyway). You can’t really binge on homemade foods as they are filling. Growing up the fruit bowl was always full, filled up every morning by mum. It was always okay to eat what we wanted from it whenever. In the fridge was a bowl of hard boiled eggs also free for the taking and ice cold watermelon in summer. Cakes were homemade and usually boiled fruit and nut cakes or fruit pies and all of the things were delicious, healthy and you weren’t hungry after eating any of them. On a hot day melon tastes so much better than ice cream and really hydrating. Thanks for all the great podcasts and books. I really enjoy them!

[@eroticmasterbaker]

Best Health Video Ever!!!

[@ElusiveAlloy]

Dr Chris and Dr Xand's documentary on fat vs sugar was brilliant and deserved much more attention. It was very well done and some 10 years ago. It had a profound impact on me and revealed why I found some foods so extremely difficult to resist.

[@ChristineMathiesen-sm9ce]

Enjoying this podcast episode! My mother told me about this when I was young. So I have always played music in my kitchen while using lots of whole foods and vegetables for dinner and other meals. And planning is key 😀

[@peteblurg8757]

loved Chris Van Tulleken's infomation, will definetly get his book. Was very put off by the amount of advertisement interruptions.

[@claudettegerety4349]

All, it is so easy to put a chuck roast in a hot pot, some potato’s and green beans. A delicious meal and balanced.