Ultra-processed people: the science behind food that isn't food

Introduction

Part one: Wait, I'm eating what?. Why is there bacterial slime in my ice cream? The invention of UPF

I'd rather have five bowls of Coco Pops : the discovery of UPF

Sure, 'ultra-processed food' sounds bad, but is it really a problem?

(I can't believe it's not) coal butter : the ultimate UPF

Part two: But can't I just control what I eat?. The three ages of eating

How our bodies really manage calories

Why it isn't about sugar...

... or about exercise

... or about willpower

How UPF hacks our brains

Part three: Oh, so this is why I'm anxious and my belly aches!. UPF is pre-chewed

UPF smells funny

UPF tastes odd

Additive anxiety

Part four: But I already paid for this!. Dysregulatory bodies

UPF destroys traditional diets

The true cost of Pringles

Part five: What the hell am I supposed to do then?. UPF is designed to be overconsumed

What we could ask governments to do

What to do if you want to stop eating UPF.