Ultra-processed food is often blamed for modern health problems — but the reality is more nuanced than most headlines suggest.

In this clip, Professors Tim Spector and Sarah Berry explain why not all processed foods are unhealthy, and how the way food is processed can matter just as much as its nutrient label. They break down what separates helpful processing from harmful ultra-processing, and why many modern UPFs affect our bodies differently than foods of the past.

0:00 Not all processed food is unhealthy
1:13 Why some UPFs are bad for us
4:41 Why is Diet Coke unhealthy?
6:59 How to recognise healthy processed foods
10:17 Simple swaps to reduce harmful UPFs

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