This podcast episode engages listeners in a critical examination of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), scrutinizing their potential health risks, the growing struggle to avoid them, and effective strategies for reducing their consumption in daily diets. It underscores the complexity of UPFs in modern eating habits, the necessity of educating ourselves and others about food choices, and the call for systemic changes to promote healthier eating, all while advocating for a balanced approach that emphasizes whole foods and home cooking.