About this episode
<p>Ultra-processed foods are one of the biggest conversations in nutrition, and one of the most confusing. </p><p>Is all processed food bad? Do you really have to ditch the freezer nuggets?</p><p>In this bonus episode, Dr Nichola Conlon explains what warning signs you need to look out for on your food labels, what a controlled clinical trial revealed about overeating UPFs, and how these foods can affect biological ageing.</p><p>She’ll answer your questions on finding a realistic middle ground and whether past damage can be reversed.</p><p>And she settles the great online debate: Is yoghurt ultra-processed?</p><p>Plus we'll delve into the case files of an Eastenders legend.</p><p>Got a question for Dr Nichola? Send it in via our socials.</p><p><strong>Resident Scientist:</strong> Dr. Nichola Conlon</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Mick Coyle</p><p><strong>Sound Designer:</strong> James Stodd</p><p><strong>Production Manager:</strong> Sarah Nicholls</p><p><strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Finn Ryan</p><p><strong>Head of Production:</strong> Cat Moran</p>
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