Book · 2024 · Health & Fitness
Ultra-Processed People
Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food
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A core message of the book is to stop nagging your loved ones about their food; their food is controlled by forces that are far bigger than you.
What they say about it
- Discussing book content“what am I supposed to do about it”2
The best things said about it
The third book that I really enjoyed was ultrarocessed people by Chris Vanelikin.
Part five of your book is what am I supposed to do about it, and I’ve kind of answered it. I want to make sure I’m really clear about my own life here—I can because I have the privilege of doing so to make better food choices.
Why does this book and this subject matter matter to society?
Where and when it comes up
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4 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food ... and Why Can't We Stop? by Chris van Tulleken is a health and science book that investigates the pervasive influence of ultra-processed foods on human biology and public health. On The Ezra Klein Show, Julie Beloo recommended the book as a fascinating and deeply illuminating read. On The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, author and infectious disease physician Dr. Chris van Tulleken appeared as a guest to discuss the alarming parallels between the food industry and the tobacco industry. Bartlett noted that he had thoroughly engaged with the book in preparation for the interview, specifically referencing concepts like the fixed energy model and questioning the author about practical solutions. Van Tulleken explained that the final section of his work is designed to help readers navigate their food choices despite systemic obstacles, while also conveying a core message advising people not to relentlessly nag their loved ones about their diets, given that eating habits are heavily dictated by massive external corporate forces. Additionally, on The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan discussed the author's media appearances and writing regarding the dangers of ultra-processed diets. Across these podcasts, the book was recognized as a vital, eye-opening critique of modern nutritional science and the global food system.
Every mention
Julie Beloo The third book that I really enjoyed was ultrarocessed people by Chris Vanelikin. 1
“The third book that I really enjoyed was ultrarocessed people by Chris Vanelikin.”
Steven Bartlett Part five of your book is what am I supposed to do about it, and I’ve kind of answered it. I want to make s… 3
“Dr Chris vanel you wrote a book ultr processed people I know from firsthand experience that writing books is a painful experience it takes a long long time to do it and you have an extensive experience across medicine um across different sort of scientific disciplines why does this book and this subject matter matter to society”
“I’m sitting here, ready to live my life with my two kids; I don’t go to the gym for an hour a day, so I spend my calories, but they're spent on inflammation and anxiety and relatively high hormone levels. Is this what we call the fixed energy model? I read that term in your book.”
“Part five of your book is what am I supposed to do about it, and I’ve kind of answered it. I want to make sure I’m really clear about my own life here—I can because I have the privilege of doing so to make better food choices.”
Chris van Tulleken A core message of the book is to stop nagging your loved ones about their food; their food is controlled by… 1
“A core message of the book is to stop nagging your loved ones about their food; their food is controlled by forces that are far bigger than you. They know what to eat; nagging people about their weight only stresses them out and makes it worse.”
Joe Rogan It all started in the summer of 2023 when author an infectious disease physician Dr Chris Von Tulin was pro… 1
“It all started in the summer of 2023 when author an infectious disease physician Dr Chris Von Tulin was promoting his book ultr processed people”
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Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, you wrote a book titled 'Ultra-Processed People.' I know from firsthand experience that writing books is a painful journey that takes a long time.”
“But this is why I argue, if an individual wants to read my book, I think they will come away with technical knowledge that they will be able to use, and I wish them well with that. The big argument of the book is around social justice; it is really appalling that even for people with a lot of means,”
“I love that, and what I try to propose in the book is that you need to make that journey. Probably when you start reading the book, you’re in this unconscious stage; if you don’t think of yourself as a victim or anything, you’re just eating your food.”
“I just got to be blunt here: there’s an anxiety I had writing this book for the core audience of readers who can afford books, most of whom will be able to buy sourdough from a fancy bakery rather than, you know, the loaf of bread we just looked at. For the people who are most affected by the problem,”
“To spend time with you today, I prepared, I thought about it, I read your book, and I've been listening to the podcast for ages. As a result, we've had at least what feels to me like quite a meaningful engagement.”