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Ultra-Processed People
- Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food...and Why Can’t We Stop?
- Narrated by: Chris van Tulleken
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
This audiobook contains exclusive bonus content between Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken, where they deep-dive into what you've just listened to at the end of each part.
An eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food.
It's not you, it's the food.
We have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know what it's doing to our bodies?
Join Chris in his 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).
For too long we've been told we just need to make different choices, when really we're living in a food environment that makes it nigh-on impossible. So this is a book about our rights. The right to know what we eat and what it does to our bodies and the right to good, affordable food.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-01-2024
Food for thought 🤔
This is a very well written book which communicates complex ideas in a simple and easy to understand manner. The level of detail the author has included is very thorough but not overwhelming. I highly recommend listening to this book even if you're not intending on changing what you eat, you will learn something about the food you eat.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-01-2024
Excellent
Great enthusiasm from the author and easy to understand and apply to everyday situations. Super easy listening
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- Emma
- 26-12-2023
Finally, some real answers and direction!
Can't fault it. Very informative and enjoyable. I've struggled with obesity and binge eating all my life and spent a fortune trying to resolve my food addiction. This book is a life saver.
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- Seeker
- 29-04-2023
Best book I’ve listened to for information about food
This book has been an incredibly good listen. It’s well researched and has a dry sense of humour on a serious topic.
After reading this book I’m going to make some serious food eating changes to hopefully lose some weight and for a better Quality of life.
A massive thanks to the author for putting the time in to release this book
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- Stephanie
- 30-04-2023
Book of the year
Entertaining and important book. If you like him on the telly, you'll love this. I agree with the comment about it being life changing. Read by the author, who provides very good narration. Has some extra bits from podcasts mixed in between chapters which worked well with the format.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-01-2024
great inside knowledge about food
A book to be read amongst others, if you are interested on human health, fasting, circadian rhythm. really clear information about obscurity regarding food and industry edibles substances.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-09-2023
Game Changer
Thank you Chris, this came at the exact time I needed to hear this. Finally some clarity and common sense amongst the greedy, confusing noise of how to take care of our bodies.
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- alileex
- 28-10-2023
A must read for those interested in keeping well.
Such an excellent informative book. Easy to listen to, although Chris did talk a bit fast!!!
I would and will recommend to others
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- Lyndal Lawn
- 19-08-2023
Interesting
This book is very thought provoking! There are going to be some food changes in our house.
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- Lizzi
- 23-09-2023
Game changer
I thought I knew everything about nutrition . This book proved me wrong . Well presented and inspiring enough to make me rethink the whole of my diet and food buying ..highly recommend. All my friends and family are getting copies !
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