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  March 2025 Newsletter - Spring Sale and National Nutrition Month

  Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken – A Fascinating and Informative Deep Dive into Modern Food Chris van Tulleken’s Ultra-Processed People is a gripping exposé on the modern food industry, unraveling the science and consequences of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in a way that is both accessible and deeply compelling. With a mix of personal experimentation, scientific research, and historical context, van Tulleken breaks down how UPFs have infiltrated our diets, driving not only poor health outcomes but also reshaping our very relationship with food. He expertly explains how these foods are engineered for overconsumption, designed to be addictive, and often marketed under the guise of convenience or health. What makes this book especially powerful is how it connects food choices to broader societal and economic systems. Van Tulleken highlights how food corporations manipulate ingredients, policies, and public perception, prioritizing profits over public health. He also de...