The term “ultra-processed food” has become a catch-all label, but not all highly processed foods are created equal. When you look more closely at the science, the picture is more complex. Some processed foods clearly drive poor metabolic health, they are energy-dense, rapidly absorbed, and often contain additives that may disrupt the gut microbiome. Others, despite being processed, do not show the same effects and can even benefit health. The challenge is that existing classifications group all

20K views · 196 reactions | Mark Hyman, MD on the effects of ultra processed food on our bodies. | Jay Shetty | Facebook

10K views · 190 reactions | Did you know 76% of Americans can’t identify an ultra-processed food? It’s time to change that. In this episode, I break down how to spot these foods and reveal their harmful, addictive effects on your health. Tune in to the full episode on your favorite podcast app. | Mark Hyman, MD | Facebook

Did you guess it? Real food looks nothing like this. Ultra-processed foods are created with artificial flavors, textures, colors, and scents that hijack your natural hunger cues, encouraging you to eat more. They’re hyper-palatable, dissolve quickly, and offer little to no real nutrition. Research has linked them to chronic disease and even shortened lifespan. So what can you do? Start by cutting UPFs out of your diet for good. Download my free mobile app to scan packaged foods and instantly rev

How often do you consume this product? This is not real food. Ultra-processed foods are created with artificial flavors, textures, colors, and scents that hijack your natural hunger cues, pushing you to eat more. They’re hyper-palatable, dissolve quickly, and offer little to no real nutrition. Research has linked them to chronic disease and even shortened lifespan. So what can you do? Start by cutting UPFs out of your diet for good. Download my free mobile app to scan packaged foods and instantl