Processed Food

Brought to you by Penguin. THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FORTNUM & MASON'S DEBUT FOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 AN ECONOMIST, DAILY MAIL, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING and AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONE'S BOOK OF THE...

'A great read; I'm so pleased it exists in the world.’ Chris van Tulleken Unpacking the truth about what’s on your plate – and what it’s doing to your health Everyone is talking about ultra-processed food (UPF) and its impact on our health – but what about women? Is this very modern...

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods has been associated with a laundry list of ailments. It makes sense that greater consumption would be associated with more dental cavities, thanks to their sugar, obesity, thanks to their concentration of calories, and an increased risk of high blood pressure, thanks to their salt, which is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular events, like heart attacks and strokes. And, since cardiovascular diseases are our leading killers, it also makes sense that excess intake of ultra-processed foods could lead to increased overall mortality.

In the hard-hitting, groundbreaking tradition of his NY Times best seller Fat Chance, which revealed the dangers of sugar, Dr Robert Lustig persuasively presents a stark exposé of how our addiction to processed foods (aided and abetted by the food industry, big ag, big pharma, institutional medicine and the government) is behind the lethal increase in major non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer and dementia.

Brought to you by Penguin. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated. In his new book, Tim Spector creates a unique, thorough, evidence-based guide to the real science of eating. Moving away from misleading notions of calories or...

Transform your health by saying goodbye to ultra-processed foods in just 30 days, even if you've struggled with cravings for years.

In Processed to Death, Carnivore Teacher Alpna John LaSpina exposes the lies that keep people trapped in cycles of cravings, obesity, and chronic disease. Combining science, history, and real-world experience, this book uncovers the truth about food—and shows you how to reclaim your body, brain, and long-term health through the proper human diet.

Everyone knows how hard it can be to maintain a healthy diet. But what if some of the decisions we make about what to eat are beyond our control? Is it possible that food is addictive, like drugs or alcohol? And to what extent does the food industry know, or care, about these vulnerabilities? In Hooked, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss sets out to answer these questions and to find the true peril in our food. 

The Omnivore's Dilemma meets Fast Food Nation from a global perspective in this game-changing look at the science, economics, and history of ultra-processed food and the industry's effect on our health and planet. It’s not you, it’s the food. How much of our daily caloric intake comes from...

Are you looking for ways to cut back on ultra-processed food, but you aren't sure where to start? Do you want to learn how to stay motivated and develop better eating habits? If you're ready to make gut-healthy choices, Increase metabolism, manage blood sugar, and more, you've come to the right place! This is not just a diet book—this is a simple-to-follow workbook for people looking to manage not just their physical health but also their mental health and overall wellness to feel better fast!

The Hunger Code will help thousands more lose weight—and keep it off—in an era of weight-loss drugs and ultra-processed foods…without counting calories.

This science-backed program treats food addiction like the legitimate neurological condition it is. Over 21 carefully structured days, you will understand why willpower has failed you and learn the specific strategies that address both the physical withdrawal symptoms and the emotional triggers that keep you trapped. Forget restrictive meal plans and shame-based tactics. This approach rebuilds your relationship with food from the ground up, teaching you to recognize industry manipulation tactics while retraining your brain's dopamine response.

The revolutionary new book from the international bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent. Why do video games include missions? Why does junk food give us cravings? Because they tap into dopamine, the neurotransmitter that motivates us to want more. Companies and developers use knowledge of...

In today's fast-paced world, convenience often trumps mindful eating. Ultra-processed foods, with their enticing marketing and readily available nature, have become a staple in many diets. But beneath the veneer of convenience lie hidden dangers. This book will unpack the subtle yet significant ways ultra-processed foods impact our health, going beyond simple calorie counting to delve into the complexities of inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and their intricate relationship with both physical and mental well-being.

Have you ever wondered why you're addicted to certain foods? Would it shock you to learn that the food industry engineers food products with the express purpose of getting you hooked? With millions wrestling with food addiction, is it any surprise that much of what is meant to sustain us is in fact making us sick? The increasing dependence on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods invites a host of health problems—from obesity and heart disease to diabetes. So, how can you break free from this destructive cycle?

'Dr Alan Desmond's work is rooted in solid science. A fantastic guide on how to eat for a longer and healthier life.' - Dan Buettner, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Blue Zones 'Shows just how powerful real, everyday food can be for our long-term health and how we feel.' - Ella Mills...

Take back control of your plate and make real, whole food an everyday option with this empowering guide to navigating our complex, broken food system from the creator of the hit podcast and social media platform Realfoodology Step into any grocery store and you’ll feel like you’re dodging a...

Fat, Stressed, and Sick makes the case that processed food compromises health not just because of added sugar, salt, and fat, but also because these foods contain significant amounts of glutamate—aka MSG. MSG makes food deliciously addicting. What was not well-known until described here is that most of the MSG in processed food is created during food manufacturing. As the authors show, food processing of protein alone adds ten grams or more a day of MSG to the average American diet.

THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT-LOSS DIET! Timebomb is a revelation involving an avoidable national health epidemic more pervasive that anyone could have imagined and touching as many as 80 percent of all Americans—whether they know it YET or not!

Robert Lustig’s 90-minute YouTube video “Sugar: The Bitter Truth”, has been viewed more than two million times. Now, in this much anticipated book, he documents the science and the politics that has led to the pandemic of chronic disease over the last 30 years. In the late 1970s when the...