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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 53 MIN

Recent MAHA report finally shines a spotlight on ultra-processed foods — Chef Dr. Mike

from Farm to Future · host Jane Z.

The HHS, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently released the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) commission report — a comprehensive 68-page document focusing on childhood health and chronic disease. What's exciting about this report is it's the first time ultra-processed foods are being recognized as a serious public health concern at this policy level.Chef Dr. Mike has been fighting the battle against UPFs for over 20 years, and today we talk about how the food industry influences research, how scientists like Mike have been silenced for speaking out against ultra-processed foods, and why this moment could be the turning point we need.About Chef Dr. Mike:Dr. Michael Fenster is a cardiologist turned culinary medicine expert who combines his medical expertise with a deep understanding of food science and cooking. He teaches healthcare providers and the public about the connections between food, health, and medicine through his work with culinary medicine programs and his weekly column at the Center for Food is Medicine.Links & ResourcesMAHA Commission ReportChef Dr. Mike's TED Talk on NOVA ClassificationNOVA Classification cheat sheetConsensus App - AI tool for searching scientific papersMy episode with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (food rescue nonprofit)Study Spotlight: Xenobiotics in blood and urine from ultra-processed foods Book: Food Politics by Marion NestleDiscountsGet 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane Get 15% off high-quality Italian olive oil with code FARMTOFUTURE: https://shop.vignolifood.com/FARMTOFUTUREGet 40% the CircleDNA’s Premium DNA test with code JANEZHANG: https://circledna.com/premium Connect with Jane Z. Instagram: @farm.to.futureEmail: [email protected]: farmtofuture.co

The HHS, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently released the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) commission report — a comprehensive 68-page document focusing on childhood health and chronic disease. What's exciting about this report is it's the first time ultra-processed foods are being recognized as a serious public health concern at this policy level. Chef Dr. Mike has been fighting the battle against UPFs for over 20 years, and today we talk about how the food industry influences research, ...

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