In the 1980s and 1990s, major tobacco companies like Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds diversified into the food industry, acquiring brands such as Kraft, General Foods, Nabisco, and Hawaiian Punch. This strategic move allowed them to apply their expertise in creating addictive products to the …
In his new book, Ultra-Processed People, Dr. Chris van Tulleken—the renowned infectious diseases doctor and BBC broadcaster—delves into a global issue that’s both insidious and deeply personal: ultra-processed food (UPF). From his years of medical training at Oxford to his groundbreaking research on corporate influence …
If you’ve listened to just about any podcast lately, you’ve probably heard about a certain green smoothie powder that claims to be a one-stop shop for all your nutrient needs. AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens) has taken the wellness world by storm, backed by some of …
We see it everywhere: bright pink ham slices, perfectly packaged, marketed as a safe and tasty snack for kids and adults alike. But how did we end up believing that processed meats are healthy or even necessary? And what’s behind that appealing pink color? A …
When it comes to what’s on our plates, there’s more going on than meets the eye. You’ve probably heard about calories, carbs, and fats, but terms like dark calories and the hidden dangers of seed oils might be less familiar. Today, we’re uncovering what these mean—and why …
The food industry knows how to play the game. Slick marketing, feel-good slogans, and carefully crafted buzzwords all create an illusion of health that’s hard to resist. Labels like “all-natural,” “low-fat,” and “organic” are thrown around liberally, but how often do we stop to question …
If you think you’re well-informed about what’s healthy and what’s not, think again. This blog dives into a world of food fraud and industry deception—a world where the fine print is written in dollar signs rather than in truths about health. Here, you’ll find links, …