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Episode 5: Rethinking Ultra-Processed Foods with Nichola Ludlam-Raine

November 20, 2024 • Allison Pigatto & Bianca Mercouffer • Season 1 • Episode 5

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic, fueling both confusion and concern. But without a clear, universal definition or dietary guidelines on "ultra-processed," navigating what’s on our plates can be confusing for both consumers and health professionals.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nichola Ludlam-Raine, a registered dietitian and author of the book How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed. Nichola shares a balanced, realistic approach to incorporating UPFs into our diets. Tune in as we discuss her new book and what the conversation around UPFs mean for the broader food landscape.

Episode links

Instagram: @nicsnutrition and @mummynutrition
How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/464201/how-not-to-eat-ultra-processed-by-ludlam-raine-nichola/9781529940114
Bancil, A., Sandall, A., Rossi, M., Chassaing, B., Lindsay, J. O., & Whelan, K. (in press). Food additive emulsifiers and their impact on gut microbiome, permeability and inflammation: mechanistic insights in inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Crohn's and Colitis.https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/139637056/Emulsifiers_and_mechanisms_in_IBD_Submission3_FULL.pdf
UK Government research and analysis on ultra-processed foods: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ultra-processed-food-upfs/ultra-processed-food-html

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