Episode description

Dr Chris van Tulleken is an award-winning broadcaster, practising NHS doctor and leading academic, and author of "Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food ... and Why Can't We Stop?"

In this episode, Chris dives into the science behind ultra-processed foods and their profound impact on our health, bodies, and society. Drawing on insights from his book, Chris unpacks the hidden mechanisms that shape our modern diets and discusses what we can do to reclaim control over what we eat. Dr Suze Kundu chats with Chris about how thinks we can challenge ourselves to think differently about the food industry, our health, and the role of science in uncovering the truth.

⁠Read more here⁠ and ⁠watch the episode here⁠.

Series lead and interviewer: ⁠Dr Suze Kundu⁠, Director of Researcher and Community Engagement, ⁠Digital Science⁠. Filming and production support: Huw James, Science Story Lab. Recorded in September 2023.