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The conversation about ultra-processed food, diet, longevity metabolic health and long-term health needs to include more than what it does to our weight. We also need to talk about how it may affect our memory, our mood, and the way our children’s brains develop. Because the consequences of what we eat can reach far beyond what we see on the scale.
Today onThe Dr. Hyman Show, I’m talking with Michael Goran, PhD, a professor of pediatrics and researcher who has spent more than 35 years studying how food shapes our health. We explore what the science tells us and where to start making changes.
We discuss:
- How ultra-processed foods may be affecting your mood and memory, beyond their impact on weight
- What a study of children’s brain development could mean for the foods we feed our families
- Why cutting back on sugary drinks is one of the first changes to consider
- What to know before choosing stevia, monk fruit, or other sweeteners as healthier alternatives
- Simple ways to eat fewer ultra-processed foods without spending hours in the kitchen
I’ve seen how learning to prepare even one meal can change the way a family eats. Michael makes the point that you can start smaller still: Buy plain yogurt and add your own fruit. That counts. So does making your own salad dressing or learning to roast a pan of vegetables. These are skills you can use for the rest of your life, and every one gives you more control over how you feed yourself and the people you love.
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0:00 Ultra Processed Foods and Development
2:02 Defining Ultra Processed Foods
5:16 Health Effects Across the Lifespan
9:29 Nutrition Shapes Early Development
16:07 Sweeteners and the Microbiome
23:17 Brain Changes Beyond Weight
29:43 Mental Health and Cognitive Decline
32:24 Liquid Sugar Drives Disease
37:55 Prenatal Exposure and Lifelong Risk
47:02 Infant Formula and Blood Sugar
1:00:58 School Food and Better Outcomes
1:06:31 Sponsor: Paleo Valley
1:09:10 Practical Steps for Real Food