Metabolical: The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet

Metabolical: The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet by Dr Robert Lustig examines the rise of ultra-processed food and its impact on health. It is presented as a hard-hitting exposé in the tradition of his New York Times bestseller Fat Chance . Key details Written by Dr Robert Lustig Discusses ultra-processed food and how it is made from ingredients derived from other foods References data stating that 62% of food in supermarkets is processed or ultra-processed Links processed food consumption with increases in major non-communicable diseases Sets out a plan focused on returning to unprocessed, “real” food Synopsis Drawing on data about the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed products in supermarkets, Dr Robert Lustig argues that long-term reliance on these foods is harming health. He describes ultra-processed food as products...