You May Never Eat Processed Foods Again After Watching This | Dr. Mark Hyman

In the health space, we hear the term ultra-processed foods thrown around often for its clear link to chronic diseases such as depression, Alzheimer’s, and diabesity. But what exactly does “ultra-processed” mean? How can you tell if a food is ultra-processed?

In today’s Health Bites episode, we will learn exactly what ultra-processed foods are, how to identify them, their impact on human health, and the global economy. We’ll also discuss tips and tricks for how to read food labels to better navigate the grocery store, and the innovations happening in Washington to develop label laws that helps protect the consumer.

In this episode, I discuss:
Definition, examples, and deceptive health claims of ultra-processed food (2:06)
Health risks and impacts of ultra-processed food (7:30)
Case study: impact of an ultra-processed diet on twin girls (10:00)
History and rise of processed food (12:09)
Difference between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods (17:45)
Impact of food packaging and additives on health (24:01)
Economic and societal consequences of chronic diseases caused by poor diet (28:04)
Identifying ultra-processed foods and understanding food labeling (35:00)
Avoiding ultra-processed foods and using food scoring systems (40:50)

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Essentia, and Cymbiotika.

[joannmarotta-nellis]

I cut all ultra processed foods. Went under the care of functional medicine drs and naturopath nutritionist. I lost 100 lbs. I have 20-30 more to my goal. I am 58 years old. Told I’d never lose weight post menopause. I feel 100% better. Our food is poison. I’m happy for videos like this. Im proof it works

[danielcassman]

I’m 43 years old .. I got in a bad car accident 10 years ago. My muscles were always flamed up 24/7.. long store short I hurt every day, never could sleep good, had a limp because of my back pain.. Then 4 years ago cut my health insurance and I now can afford it so I have no insurance…ok I’m not healed but I changed my diet to keto/ carnivore diet and it changed my life..
I sleep great now, my pain is 90% gone..

Stop eating 90% of Walmarts and other stores food.. watch what u eat.. NO FAST FOOD Ever!!

[Runtothefire]

Obese all my life. Stumbled across Dr. Joel Fuhrman and this doc. Eat raw Whole Foods with NO sugar/salt/white flour/oils. 186#’s down and counting and feel better at 60 y/o than

[lolafalona]

This is enlightening. If people would just pay attention to it and stop buying and eating these foods. The US should be ashamed for allowing companies to make these foods and then target our children. I am so picky about what I buy and eat. I try to eat a minimum of foods and buy from minimum companies. I will not simply just go to the store, see something that looks good and buy it. I read all the labels; stick to the outer aisles at the supermarket or order online. I love Thrive Market and buy from the often. I am getting my garden going; ready for those fresh veggies from my backyard. Thanks Dr. Hyman!! Love watching your videos and reading your emails.

[raewise]

Dr, you will NEVER know how many people you have helped, how many lives you have saved- with the work you have done on this planet! God bless you❤️

[raccooneyes]

just imagine Dr. Hyman replacing Fauci as our top medical advisor. this country would be in great shape.. literally.

[instrumentofbeing]

This video puts me in touch with gratitude for having been born outside of this country in the 70s... but here I am today, along with everyone else. What a big suck the food industry is for all of us AND for the planet.

[classactracing]

Consuming ultra-processed foods can impact your overall health. Like it or not, we were given one body to last us a lifetime. We can take care of this body, nurture it, keep it strong and healthy, or we can let it fall apart due to bad choices.

[tegzzzy]

I Dumper Ultra Processed Food 2 years ago, I Feel better now, than I did 10 years ago, I'm aged 60, live in the Uk.

[troyvan]

6:51 Everyone should real 'Ulta Processed People' by Chris van Tulleken... eye opening
Until someone starts holding big food accountable, many many people will die sooner rather than later.

[lindabetts]

Someone said Twinkies. Remember Strawberry Pop tarts with frosting & sprinkles? Or, Ho Ho’s? Do you remember Snow Caps? I think that’s the name. They were a chocolate cake injected with a whipped cream substance covered with a white or pink marshmallow coconut topping, half rounds. Little Debbie was popular.

[cabolynn]

Just keep it real! Shop your local grassfed, organic farms too and get too know those farmers.

[philosopherking]

Back in 2012, I saw Dr. Hyman on his PBS special, read the Ultramind Solution and a decided to switch to a whole foods diet. I had been into health and fitness sine I was 12 years old, but my understanding of diet was based on the ridiculous, old food pyramid. I cut sugar off slowly, started juicing and switched to the Ultramind diet. I was a mess for a month! I was tired, my hair looked dry and my skin turned what I can only describe as gray on some days. That's how poisoned by a bad diet my body was, and again, I had eaten relatively healthy since I was young. It was an intense cleansing but when the poison leaves your system, it is the best feeling you can imagine. I have never looked back. My mental fog disappeared and the sudden sadness I'd randomly feel went away. I felt nimble, energetic, mentally and physically sharp and lost a lot of weight. Highly recommended!

[tammywade]

If it comes from a plant.... Eat it! If it's made in a Don't!

[anikalee]

Grew up with home made food. I feel lucky living in Asia

[xscape]

Thank you for being such a caring, wonderful person and loving humanity with all that you do.

[commentinglove]

Eating mostly whole foods and Im looking lean and healthy and feeling great!

[stephaniephouotrides]

Truth! So glad I grew up w homemade food. Processed food and fast food was a special treat.

[michelleweber-bzpy]

? Dr, Mark! Please do a new video on KIDNEY function health! I have improved my liver function (AST from 45 to 29 & ALT from 48 to 30) But my creatinine is 1.2 & my eGFR is 53! I need to do better to care for my kidneys and I want to make sure I am eating the right foods and taking the right supplements! Female 58yrs BTW! Thank you for introducing me to Functional Health. I'm waiting for 2 of your books to be delivered as I write this. 😁

[jerimow]

Amazing what commercials have been chosen to interrupt this video. Big food has definitely invested in AI.