Ep. 271 | Junk Food Nation: How Ultra-Processed Foods are Damaging Your Brain & Body
The average American's diet is comprised of more than 50% ultra-processed foods or "junk food." According to recent data, 67% of the calories children and adolescents consume comes from ultra-processed foods. In this episode, I examine startling new research that reveals the impact these foods have on our brain, heart, and overall health.
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