Ep. 297: Engineered to Eat: The Hidden World of UPFs

Ep. 297: Engineered to Eat: The Hidden World of UPFs

From FUNC YOU UP! by Physio Logic

December 12, 2025 · 20 min

About this episode

This episode explores the definition and health impacts of ultra-processed foods and offers strategies for choosing whole-food options.

This episode breaks down what truly defines an ultra-processed food—from industrial manufacturing and artificial additives, to products stripped of whole-food nutrition. We explore why these foods can be harmful, including their links to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gut disruption, and chronic inflammation. You’ll also hear simple strategies for spotting ultra-processed items and practical ways to shift toward more whole-food choices. Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP!? Follow @michellemiller_msacn, @kbova_nutrition, and @physiologicnyc for more functional nutrition and health. In the meantime, leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Spotify and share! FUNC YOU UP! is a Physio Logic wellness podcast covering the best in wellness, nutrition, and functional medicine in twenty minutes or less with hosts Michelle Miller, Functional Nutritionist, and Kendra Bova, Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian. https://physiologicnyc.com/func-you-up-podcast #IntegrativeNutrition #FunctionalMedicine #UltraProcessedFoods

People in this episode

Hosts: Michelle Miller, Kendra Bova

Topics covered

  • ultra-processed foods
  • nutrition
  • health
  • chronic inflammation
  • obesity
  • diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease

Keywords

  • Integrative Nutrition
  • Functional Medicine
  • UltraProcessedFoods

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Engineered to Eat: The Hidden World of UPFs, FUNC YOU UP

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