DiscoverThe DoseWhat's the harm in eating ultra-processed foods and what can I do about it?
What's the harm in eating ultra-processed foods and what can I do about it?

What's the harm in eating ultra-processed foods and what can I do about it?

Update: 2025-10-23
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An estimated one third of Canadian adults are obese, and ultra-processed foods are a major culprit. Leading nutrition scientist Kevin Hall recently co-wrote a new book on how foods nourish and harm us. He says understanding what's in our food is essential for our health, and that not all ultra-processed foods are bad.


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What's the harm in eating ultra-processed foods and what can I do about it?

What's the harm in eating ultra-processed foods and what can I do about it?