Picture this: you're staring at a bag of chips, knowing you shouldn't, but you can't stop. It's not just weak willpower—it's ultra-processed food (UPF) designed that way. In Ultra-Processed People, Chris van Tulleken, a doctor turned food detective, takes you on a gripping journey through labs, factories, and his own UPF-only diet experiment. This #1 Sunday Times bestseller isn't preachy; it's an eye-opener packed with science, history, and hard facts.
Over 60% of our calories now come from UPF—think neon cereals, ready meals, and endless snacks. These aren't real foods; they're industrial concoctions of emulsifiers, flavors, and stabilizers that light up your brain's reward centers like cocaine. Chris explains how exercise and 'healthy choices' fall short because the food environment is stacked against you. He backs it with studies showing UPF links to obesity, heart disease, gut issues, and even mental fog, all while wrecking the planet through wasteful production.
Through vivid stories from Brazil's UPF heart disease crisis to UK supermarkets' tricks, you'll see how we've been misled. It's got two bonus chapters now, including an FAQ tackling reader questions like 'Is my bread UPF?' and 'How do I shop smarter?'
Armed with this, spotting UPF becomes second nature—check labels for 5+ ingredients, swap snacks for whole foods like nuts or fruit. Families report kids eating more veggies after ditching processed stuff; busy folks find simple home cooking saves money and energy. Whether you're battling weight, energy slumps, or just want better health, this book equips you without guilt trips.
Grab the Kindle edition for instant access and start questioning your cart today. It's the conversation starter that could reshape your kitchen and rethink global food rights. (412 words)
