The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods

The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods

From Generation Health by Dante DiMatteo

April 13, 2026 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 95

About this episode

Dante and Joey DiMatteo discuss the complexities and health implications of ultra-processed foods.

Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) are currently the primary target of nutritional science, linked by various studies to nearly every major negative health outcome. This wave of research recently led California to become the first state to ban UPFs from school lunches. However, a significant problem remains: there is no universal, clinical definition for what actually constitutes an "ultra-processed" food. In this episode, Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) and Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN) cut through the noise to provide a balanced, evidence-based perspective on the UPF controversy. We move beyond the headlines to answer: - The Definition: What does "ultra-processed" actually mean in a clinical context? - The Nuance: Are there specific UPFs that are safe—or even beneficial? - The Risks: What are the verified physiological dangers of a high-UPF diet? - The Reality: How do socioeconomic factors like poverty and education impact our food choices? Stop the "information overload" and gain a usable framework for navigating the modern grocery store with clarity and confidence. We love questions! Comment below or email us: questions@askjoedimatteo.com CONNECT: Products…

People in this episode

Host: Dante DiMatteo

Guest: Joey DiMatteo

Topics covered

  • ultra-processed foods
  • nutritional science
  • health risks
  • socioeconomic factors
  • food choices
  • evidence-based perspective

Keywords

  • ultra-processed foods
  • health outcomes
  • nutritional science
  • diet risks
  • socioeconomic factors
  • food choices
  • California ban

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