Episode
How Ultraprocessed Foods Work
1:06:26
Published: Tue Jul 05 2022
Description
Ultraprocessed is a new term for junk food, but it means much more than that – it’s also a cautionary tale for the way we’re supposed to cook and eat, using real food and sitting down with friends and family. But who has the time and money to do that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Wells Adams and Tyler Florence explore the relationship between our brains and experiences through unusual questions while sharing the spiciest and tastiest food updates.
00:00 - 01:43 (01:43)
Summary
Wells Adams and Tyler Florence explore the relationship between our brains and experiences through unusual questions while sharing the spiciest and tastiest food updates.
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
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Applying science and public health to the idea of what to do about junk food, as evidence shows that it is as bad for you as you think it is, maybe even worse.
01:44 - 06:58 (05:14)
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Applying science and public health to the idea of what to do about junk food, as evidence shows that it is as bad for you as you think it is, maybe even worse. The podcast also touches on the revolutionary approach to junk food labelling in Brazil in 2010.
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
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The speaker talks about how cooking with normal ingredients like sugar and butter can create processed foods which are recommended as healthy.
06:58 - 15:01 (08:03)
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The speaker talks about how cooking with normal ingredients like sugar and butter can create processed foods which are recommended as healthy. They differentiate between ultra-processed foods and whole foods using Mountain Dew as an example.
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
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The Inner Cosmos podcast aims to explore the connection between our brains and experiences through unusual questions, while also offering an immersive fiction experience.
15:01 - 18:57 (03:55)
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The Inner Cosmos podcast aims to explore the connection between our brains and experiences through unusual questions, while also offering an immersive fiction experience. In one episode, Anastasia discusses her book, Combat Ready Kitchen, which delves into how the US military impacts the way we eat.
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The Army developed a new way of making cheese called "jungle cheese" that involved drying out cheese to turn it into powder or reconstituted slices without the oil separating out.
18:57 - 24:36 (05:39)
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The Army developed a new way of making cheese called "jungle cheese" that involved drying out cheese to turn it into powder or reconstituted slices without the oil separating out. This method led to the creation of processed cheese and cheese dust.
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We consume more corn than we realize due to the practice of feeding it to livestock and then consuming the livestock.
24:36 - 29:19 (04:42)
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We consume more corn than we realize due to the practice of feeding it to livestock and then consuming the livestock. This has led to the rise of ultra-processed foods in our diet.
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From building materials to cattle feed to high-fructose corn syrup, a single batch of corn kernels can be used to make a variety of different products, each with its unique properties and applications.
29:19 - 33:42 (04:23)
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From building materials to cattle feed to high-fructose corn syrup, a single batch of corn kernels can be used to make a variety of different products, each with its unique properties and applications.
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The hosts discuss how food culture has changed, with many people grabbing food on the go rather than sitting down and enjoying a meal together.
33:42 - 39:33 (05:50)
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The hosts discuss how food culture has changed, with many people grabbing food on the go rather than sitting down and enjoying a meal together. They also share some rules of thumb for eating well, including eating food that your great grandmother would recognize.
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Eating ultra-processed foods can lead to more health problems compared to unprocessed foods, but critics argue that the nutrient content between the two types of food is similar.
39:33 - 48:46 (09:13)
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Eating ultra-processed foods can lead to more health problems compared to unprocessed foods, but critics argue that the nutrient content between the two types of food is similar.
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
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The food industry has a lot of power over the dietary guidelines of countries.
48:47 - 55:05 (06:18)
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The food industry has a lot of power over the dietary guidelines of countries. This is alarming as younger generations are being raised on ultra-processed foods and may not receive proper nutritional education.
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The healthfulness of ultra-processed foods is a highly debated topic, with some arguing that processing can be done in a way that creates nutritious options, while others maintain that non-processed foods are still the healthiest choice.
55:05 - 1:01:19 (06:13)
Summary
The healthfulness of ultra-processed foods is a highly debated topic, with some arguing that processing can be done in a way that creates nutritious options, while others maintain that non-processed foods are still the healthiest choice.
EpisodeHow Ultraprocessed Foods Work
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The podcast explores the relationship between the human brain and experiences, questioning whether we can create new senses for humans.
1:01:19 - 1:05:04 (03:45)
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The podcast explores the relationship between the human brain and experiences, questioning whether we can create new senses for humans. The hosts also discuss the longevity of anti-rejection medications after kidney transplants.