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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 31 MIN

Who's Afraid of Ultra-Processed Foods?

from The Midlife Guys · host The Midlife Guys

Ultra-processed food has become one of the defining nutrition concerns for Gen X and Millennials. But how much of it should we actually be worried about? Turns out, a lot more than most people realize. This week we're breaking down the difference between unprocessed, processed and ultra-processed foods, and why so much of what we eat falls into the last category, even when we try to avoid it. Convenience, cost, and family life mean we can't all grow our own organic vegetables in our backyard. Besides, if an ultra-processed snack is labelled organic, does that make it better?

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