About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and how to maintain a balanced diet while consuming them.
Ultra-processed foods make up an estimated 60% of our diets in the UK. But with foods like bread, baked beans and breakfast cereals being classed as UPFs, should we really be removing them entirely from our diet? In this episode of our healthy living podcast, our public health nutritionist Shefalee Loth and the founder of CityDietitians Sophie Medlin explain why UPFs are being demonised more and more, and reveal how you can maintain a health diet while still eating them. Plus, our experts explain why your body might not be absorbing as many vitamins and nutrients as you think, thanks to food combinations and everyday habits that can inhibit nutrient uptake. Join us for our live health podcast on Tuesday 26 May at 6pm to ask your questions to our experts - click here to register for free If you're not already a member, join Which? to instantly listen to member exclusive podcasts and gain access to all of our product reviews - all for 50% off your first year's membership. Read more about ultra-processed foods on our website & sign up for our free monthly Healthly Living newsletter Check out more of the food pairings you should and shouldn't be trying
People in this episode
Host: Which?
Guests: Shefalee Loth, Sophie Medlin
Topics covered
- ultra-processed foods
- nutrition
- healthy diet
- vitamins
- nutrient absorption
Keywords
- ultra-processed food
- diet
- nutrition
- vitamins
- health
- food combinations
- nutrient uptake
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Books & works: Healthly Living newsletter
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