Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food

by Chris van Tulleken

Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken is an enlightening book about the dangers of eating food that has had too much done to it—a.k.a. ultra-processed food or UPF. As he explains: “If it’s wrapped in plastic and has at least one ingredient you wouldn’t usually find in a standard home kitchen, it’s UPF.” While we all know that it’s healthier to eat an apple than a Pringle, van Tulleken makes a good case as to why we’re so attracted to ultra-processed foods and why they are potentially so damaging to our health.