PENGUIN Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why

Examining the food system through the lens of capitalism is wild. Things I previously thought of as neat and innovative are actually terrifying. In an effort to be less annoying (e.g. ranting about this book non-stop) I bought several copies for friends and family.In the hands of a less skilled author, I would probably find the topics a bit intimidating. I appreciate how he organized the chapters of the book, and love how biological processes are explained with such color.The only thing that was a bit of a bummer is when the author talks about his dissatisfaction with his weight. He says all the right things about anti-fatness, and explicitly states judging people for their dietary choices is snobby and lame; however, I get the impression that fat people make him uncomfortable. The probable weight gain that comes from UPF is the least interesting part of this book.

I found this book very interesting. Some of the research was a bit over my head but it does give you a lot of think about. Mostly how the big food companies use advertising to get us to eat food that really isn't food. It also explains why we love it. It certainly has made me think about what I am feeding my children and the sort of diseases we are gettting earlier through the generations. When I was growing up diabetes was unheard of, now many people have it. I would recommend this book to everyone - we should all know where our food comes from and what we are putting in our bodies. I really like how everything is explained but it isn't preached about what you should do. I like that is makes us think for ourselves. Well written.

Very insightful book, food industry well explained

I highly recommend you read this book. It was a game changer for me. Knowledge is power. What I put in my body over the years was being manipulated in many perfidious ways by the food industry. That’s no longer the case. They may never come clean. But I will eat clean. That’s in my control. Bon Appetit!

Good quality recd before time